Designer

Midwest Packaging & Container

Midwest Packaging & Container

Design

Machesney Park, IL, USA

Posted on Apr 2, 2026
Position: Designer
Location: Machesney Park, IL
Job Id: 125
# of Openings: 1

The Job You Will Perform:
• Responsible for creating and developing quality package designs, specifications, and prototypes to assist Account Managers in sales promotions; investigates and procures all data required to develop the design.
• Discuss design projects with Sales representatives and be able to select the appropriate designs needed and draw designs.
• Formulate and communicate ideas for new and/or improved designs by analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Use computer aided design software to create samples then process the sample on the cutting table.
• Be knowledgeable of production machine capabilities in order to assist in the development of design specs.
• Assist customer service to insure proper plate and die ordering and master print card are secured on a timely basis.
The Skills You Will Bring:
  • Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
  • CAD experience preferred.
  • Attention to detail and technical file preparation skills.
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and problem solve.
  • Creativity and a passion for innovative thinking.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working on your own or in a group setting.
  • Ability to create and edit documents in MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to identify issues and communicate with team or management.
  • Fluency in English required, verbal and written.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
  • Customer Focus
  • Structural Design
  • Action Oriented
  • Functional/technical skills
  • Nimble Learning

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