Designer (Corrugated Packaging)

Pratt Industries • Wapakoneta, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be responsible for overseeing the creation of innovative artwork and
structural box samples. These samples directly support our Sales Representatives
in their promotional efforts and contribute to securing new business.

Requirements

• College degree or significant coursework in drafting, design, or engineering.
• Minimum of five years of experience in graphics, drafting, or a related field.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both customers and sales staff.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Proficiency in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong presentation skills for various audiences including management, clients, and the public.
• Aptitude for working with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical scenarios.
• Skilled in problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and drawing sound conclusions.
• Capable of interpreting complex technical instructions and managing abstract and concrete variables.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities for efficient operation.
• Understanding of cost implications to make daily decisions that reduce overall costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Experience with budget development, adherence, and analysis.
• Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., wage and hour, environmental, OSHA, EEO).
• The role regularly requires talking, hearing, sitting, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and lead effective meetings.
• Strong teaching skills to effectively convey technical aspects of the position.
• An excellent crisis management ability, demonstrating composure under adverse conditions and guiding personnel to successful resolutions.
• Superior employee relations skills, including active listening, providing both positive and corrective feedback, conflict resolution (direct or third-party), and positive motivational skills (coaching, delegation).
• Demonstrated confidence, exhibiting a consistent leadership style with appropriate professional assertiveness.
• A professional appearance befitting a company representative.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing facility, particularly within the corrugated industry.
• Formal training or education in art.

Responsibilities

• Generate and present creative ideas for new accounts and products, considering customer needs and production feasibility.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives to present new designs and products to clients and prospects.
• Proactively review existing accounts and recommend updates for style, board weight, and other developments.
• Stay informed about industry changes and research new equipment innovations to enhance company operations.
• Manage workload priorities and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Uphold and promote all company policies and procedures, including safety standards and maintaining a tidy workspace.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees