The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture. If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Structural Designer- Corrugated Displays. Create innovative designs using a variety of software to meet or exceed client requirements while balancing machine capability and production cost considerations. Required Experience: Proven experience in corrugated structural design, specifically for Point of Purchase (POP) displays, is MANDATORY. Receives projects from the Client Operations Manager, reviews them for completeness and understanding, and works with the Project Manager if clarification is needed; can liaise with the customer if a relationship has been established. Determines whether an existing design can be used (with improvements) or whether the project must be started from scratch; Maintains regular communication with other staff as the Creative Group works as a team to generate ideas and concepts. Produces proposed design parameters using ARTIOS CAD and/or SolidWorks software; reviews them with the Account Manager and the client if clarification is required. Obtains a signed disclaimer if the client insists on a condition with which the Designer disagrees for technical reasons. Maintains awareness of the price range for the product established by the Account Manager and produces a design that is compatible and a leading-edge solution consistent with customer requirements, always considering function and ease of assembly. Available to assist sales with technical information and customer visits. Continues to develop knowledge of industry trends, packaging materials, government regulations, and production/test methods. Works with Account Managers, Project Managers, Packaging and Display teams, and Production personnel to resolve issues concerning estimating, specifications, tooling, or any other factors affecting product quality. Undertakes development projects to create new customers for our products. Assists in the maintenance of the Design Department, including regular cleanup. ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: ~2-3 year certificate from college or technical school ~ Minimum 2-3 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and field experience Microsoft Office Artios CAD SolidWorks (preferred, but not required) Office environment with photocopiers, printers, etc. Minimal travel between locations Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.
