Structural Designer

One Allied Way Manchester, CT A great start to a printing career! Are you a structural design expert who understands how creativity, engineering, and print production come together? We’re looking for a highly skilled Structural Designer with deep experience in the printing, packaging, corrugated, folding carton, and POP display industry to create innovative structural solutions that perform flawlessly from concept through production. This is an opportunity to work on impactful retail packaging, dimensional print marketing, and point-of-purchase display programs for nationally recognized brands.Position: Structural DesignerBring ideas to life through innovative structural design for packaging, point-of-purchase displays, and specialty print products. Combine engineering expertise, creative problem-solving, and production knowledge to develop functional, visually compelling solutions from concept through manufacturing. Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to create designs that enhance brand impact, optimize performance, and drive production efficiency.What You’ll DoDesign structural packaging, POP displays, folding cartons, and specialty print solutions from concept to productionCreate production-ready CAD files, dielines, folding patterns, and assembly structures using industry-standard softwareCollaborate closely with graphic designers, prepress, sales, estimating, and production teams to ensure seamless executionEngineer packaging solutions that balance structural integrity, visual impact, manufacturability, and cost efficiencyDevelop white samples, mock-ups, and production prototypes using flatbed sample tables and cutting systemsOptimize material usage, substrate selection, and load-bearing performance for shipping and retail environmentsEnsure graphics align accurately with folds, scores, glue areas, and finishing specificationsSupport innovation initiatives involving dimensional print marketing, interactive packaging, pop-ups, and specialty structuresTroubleshoot structural and production issues during prototyping and manufacturing stagesMaintain awareness of emerging trends in sustainable packaging, retail display design, and engineered paperboard solutionsWhat You BringHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred3+ years of structural design experience in the printing, packaging, corrugated, or POP display industryAdvanced proficiency in:ArtiosCADImpact CADKasemakeAdobe IllustratorEsko DeskPack or similar packaging workflow toolsHands-on experience operating CAM sample tables such as:KongsbergZündStrong understanding of:Folding carton constructionCorrugated engineeringPackaging weight distributionStructural load-bearing calculationsRetail display assemblyExperience creating prototypes, white samples, and production-ready packaging solutionsKnowledge of print production processes, finishing methods, die-cutting, gluing, and convertingAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong communication and collaboration skills across creative and production teamsExperience in the following fields encouraged to apply: Structural Packaging Design, POP Display Design, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, Retail Display Manufacturing, Dimensional Print MarketingPhysical RequirementsSitting 70% | Walking 10% | Standing 20%. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of samples, packaging materials, and prototypes weighing up to 25 pounds.The DetailsJob Type: Full TimeShifts Available: 1st shift 8:00am-4:00pm.Why You’ll Love Working HereYou’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.Great Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.Powered by JazzHRKpK9RskuaG