Structural Packaging Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Structural Packaging Designer will reimagine and redesign all aspects of our consumer-facing packaging, including supplement bottles, product containers, shipping vessels, sample packs, and direct mail materials. This role will collaborate closely with the design team to develop creative concepts and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and product development to create sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.

Additionally, this role will oversee project deliverables, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with our brand strategy, delivering a high-quality customer experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and success-oriented work environment within the Creative Department and the company.
• Maintain strong relationships with packaging manufacturers and industry brokers.
• Coordinate package development, including features, benefits, storage, shipping, and handling, ensuring full regulatory compliance and clear communication with internal teams and customers.
• Ensure package design aligns with customer insights and needs.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate new and updated packaging into production systems.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities for packaging materials and processes.
• Analyze product cost variances and their impact on key financial metrics and decisions.
• Stay informed on packaging trends, processes, and equipment through trade journals, professional meetings, expos, and industry events.
• Support additional assignments and tasks as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed primarily in a smoke-free environment.
• A fantastic work environment that focuses on safety, quality, community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING (MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS )

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or engineering preferred, with strong graphic sensibilities.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in packaging sourcing and design, ideally within CPG segments such as functional foods, nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, and other health-focused products.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, or similar) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Expertise in packaging engineering, design, material handling, root cause analysis, fabrication, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of FTC, FDA, and other regulatory requirements for packaging design, layout, and messaging.
• Deep understanding of production cost models, designing to meet target pricing and margins, and defining capital equipment needs to commercialize new products while justifying expenditures.
• Insightful understanding of consumer preferences and market packaging trends.
• Proactively identify and resolve packaging challenges, drive innovation, optimize processes, and implement cost-saving, environmentally responsible solutions.
• Creative and articulate, capable of collaborating with ProCaps’ founder and departmental leaders throughout the design process.
• Highly motivated with exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead initiatives to reduce material usage and incorporate recycled content in food-contact packaging.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Procurement to investigate packaging component issues, documenting findings in CAPAs, NCRs, and quality reports.
• Support all efforts to achieve creative and marketing objectives, assisting in new product launches and cost-reduction initiatives.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

ProCaps Laboratories provides:

• A competitive salary
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• 401K plan with generous employer match
• 100% Company Life and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Health & Wellness Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
• Healthy Vitamin Discount program
• Employee Referral Program