Packaging Designer
Premier PackagingLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Posted April 28, 2026
80935 - 85000
Full Time
About the Company
Premier Packaging supplies a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions—including ribbons, tissue paper, gift wrap, boxes, paper, and plastic bags—for small retailers and gift shops. The company specializes in custom hot‑stamping and ink printing, all performed on‑site in Western New York to ensure superior quality, rapid turnaround, and lower costs. By keeping production in-house, Premier guarantees that repeat orders ship within five days or the printing is free, offering unmatched speed and value. Their focus on recycled, biodegradable, and recyclable materials positions them as an environmentally responsible partner. As a small, customer‑centric business, Premier treats every brand as an extension of itself, delivering personalized service and brand‑enhancing packaging.
Job Description
Premier Packaging provides innovative packaging solutions through a combination of curiosity, drive, and a culture that embraces an entrepreneurial spirit. The Packaging Designer will create functional, innovative packaging solutions that meet customer needs, focusing on designing corrugated and protective foam packaging, while maintaining a material-neutral approach.
Requirements
- Creates designs, drawings and prototype samples utilizing ArtiosCAD software and CAD/CAM cutting table
- Operates CAPE software to provide ideal loading solutions and identify limitations
- Uses drop tester, vibration table, and compression tester to validate designs and provide reports
- Designs according to GMP and machinery limitations of internal plants, external outsource vendors, and suppliers
- Acts as a supportive interface between sales, customer service and production
- May engage with customers to collaborate on the best design solutions
- Supports the pre-press team to set up manufacturable files for production
- Initiates and/or participates in project management and process improvement meetings as necessary
- Works with project managers and pre-press team to ensure a smoother workflow in designs
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of design areas
- Performs other duties as assigned by department manager
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits
- Retirement plan
