Structure Designer
Company: smartdept.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
smartdept. is searching for a Structural Designer for a
packaging company located in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate
will come with 1–3 years of experience in packaging design. This is
a full-time, onsite opportunity with occasional remote flexibility.
The Structural Designer develops packaging and display solutions
that meet the needs of both customers and retailers. This role
determines the physical form and technical specifications for
projects from concept through final execution, with a primary focus
on corrugated materials. Designers balance structural integrity,
manufacturing efficiency, end-user experience, and retail visual
appeal while working closely with sales, project management,
graphics, and production teams. What You’ll Do: Collaborate closely
with Sales and Project Management teams to execute customer design
requests Develop structural designs for new packaging and display
concepts Optimize customer-provided dielines to ensure they meet
manufacturing standards Develop and maintain CAD files within
ArtiosCAD and WebCenter Design packaging for distribution and
retail environments while considering retailer style guides and
shopper experience Set specifications that support
manufacturability and machine efficiency Utilize palletization
software (CAPE) to develop pallet guides Partner with Production
teams on technical specifications and machine routing Work with
Graphics teams to develop 3D renderings and prepare dielines for
artwork setup Create and ship physical samples during the design
development phase What You’ll Need: Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design,
Industrial Design, or Packaging Engineering 1–3 years of experience
in packaging design Experience using Esko ArtiosCAD or other CAD
software Nice-to-Have Skills: Corrugated industry experience
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office
programs Experience with Esko, WebCenter, and Encore (project
management software) Basic understanding of print terminology
Keywords: smartdept., Shawnee , Structure Designer, Engineering , Kansas City, Kansas
