Corrugated Packaging Designer - Structural
Company: HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Hood Container Corporation is
seeking an experienced Structural Designer to join our Design
Center in Chicago, IL. This Designer will utilize their skills to
support the corrugated converting operation at one of the fastest
growing corrugated manufacturers in the U.S! The Designer will work
collaboratively with sales, operations, and customers to create
packaging designs, prototypes, and samples. Designer Create
mock-ups/samples for customer approval and validation including
providing layouts for CAD lines and print positioning as required.
Approve cutting dies and generate corresponding mylars for
production. Maintain supplies as needed for job functions:
mock-ups, mylars, samples, etc. Design all forms of POP displays,
graphic packaging, and industrial packaging. Develop distribution
and in-store setup instruction sheets for displays and retail
packaging to support client education. Initiate actions to prevent
problems and contribute solutions when a problem is identified as
well as document quality problems, verify implementation of
solutions, and control further processing. Understand and interpret
documents such as packaging design specifications, operating
instructions including training and procedure manuals. Maintain
process of recording, specifications, and revisions to provide
accuracy. Accompany Sales and creative teams on design-related
meetings and presentations as needed. Ensure design specialties and
creative execution meet manufacturing specifications and budgets.
EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics, Packaging Science,
Industrial Design or equivalent design work experience Three or
more years experience in graphic, pre-press, or structural design
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite required and 3D
Modeling/Blender plus Experience working with design software, such
as, Adobe CS-6, Artios CAD Proficient with Microsoft O365,
including Outlook, Word, & PowerPoint Experience working in the
corrugated industry preferred Include your portfolio as an
attachment or link within your resume Here's why you'll love
working at Hood Container: Competitive pay & benefits : We offer a
base salary starting at $70,000, a quarterly bonus program, and a
comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
Continuous learning : We invest in paid training and development to
help you grow your skills and advance your career. Caring &
Empowering Company Culture : Supportive & collaborative team
dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a
difference & make customers happy. Growing Company in a Sustainable
Industry : Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging Our goal is to
have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels,
of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to
building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and skills. Hood Container Corporation is a
family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in
containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic
displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer
happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and
operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade,
Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten
Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more
about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or
check us out on social media!
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