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Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.
For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.
At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.
We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
About us:
Graham Packaging is dedicated to strengthening its role as a lead provider of custom blow-molding container solutions in the structural plastic packaging industry. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and embracing circular economy principles through our forward-thinking design approach.
Location:
This position is based at Graham Packaging Company’s Global Technology Center in York, PA
Role Overview:
We’re actively seeking a talented and enthusiastic Industrial Designer with 3-7 years of design experience, although will consider recent graduates with strong portfolios to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in developing concepts and fostering innovation across various industries. This position prioritizes meticulous attention to shaping and designing details and a genuine understanding and empathy for the consumer.
The designer will be responsible to collaborate or spearhead consumer concept efforts by creating new bottle design solutions. These ideas will be crafted using various methods such as sketching, 3D CAD designs, and renderings to interpret customer requirements.
Primary duties include supporting the creative team with tasks such as project discovery, brainstorming, 3D form development, and consideration of human factors. Centered on our customers’ and consumers’ needs, this position will involve continuous advancement in design, validation of concepts, and ongoing learning.
The successful candidate will actively collaborate with various engineering groups, embracing teamwork with cross-functional partners from Strategic Marketing, Commercial Teams, and Operations. Additionally, the ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to confidently present to both customers and colleagues and work independently when necessary.
Our in-house design team provides comprehensive support across diverse industries, including Beverage, Food, Nutritional, Automotive, and Household Care. Our design staff is widely recognized within the industry and is poised to provide valuable guidance and support for the growth and development of the individual in this design role. Our client base includes prominent blue-chip customers, and we ensure that generated ideas are seamlessly integrated into our engineering process for production. Experience in Plastic Blow-Molding design and development is a plus.
We welcome you to embark on this journey with us if you’re enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact in the realm of custom blow-molded plastic packaging with sustainability at its core.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate innovative design concepts and solutions for new packaging products, considering functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.
Ingenuity, creativity, exploration, and integrating form and function are fundamental aspects of the job.
Enhance designs through iterative processes, integrating feedback from clients, internal teams, market trends, and end-users to address complex challenges.
Collaborate with business unit development, customers, and industry experts to understand industry, sustainability, and consumer trends, influencing innovation and development strategies.
Work closely with manufacturing partners to implement the production process and address any design-related challenges.
Stay updated on advancements in design software and technology to enhance design processes.
Always maintain enthusiasm, integrity, creativity, and a deep understanding of what defines our distinctive packaging company.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Continuously seek to expand their packaging industry knowledge and remain adaptable to our progressive work environment.
Present design concepts to stakeholders and clients professionally.
Maintain organized documentation and files related to projects.
Opportunities for travel and participation in client meetings to present concepts to our customers.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that embraces, respects, and values diversity in all its forms.
Skills and Proficiencies:
Demonstrates strong sketching skills to visually communicate concepts effectively.
Proficient in crafting 3D models, rendering, and prototyping to bring ideas to life.
Ability to transform project requirements into compelling value propositions for customers.
Leverage deep expertise in Design Thinking methodologies for innovative problem-solving.
Customer-focused with an understanding of diverse design styles, ensuring various project form options.
Team player in our fast-paced product development department.
Innovation, creativity, exploration, and integrating form and function are integral parts of the job.
Entrepreneurial attitude to challenge and explore novel approaches that bring value.
Displays the ability to provide CAD-accurate models for tooling and production processes.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a sharp eye for specifics.
Capable of effectively managing multiple projects without compromising on work quality.
Designers must excel in overcoming challenges, enjoy critical thinking, and embrace an adaptive approach.
Capable of designing while mindful of manufacturing processes and material specifications.
Exhibits excellent written and communication skills.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Fine Arts (BFA), or a relevant field.
Highly skilled in employing advanced surfacing techniques with 3D modeling complex shapes for production.
Proficient in utilizing software like SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Rhino, and comparable tools.
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint for 2D design tasks, with animation skills as a valuable addition.
Creative thinking and a strong portfolio showcasing design projects and problem-solving skills.
Possesses a strong sense of form, with experience in digital sculpture considered an added advantage.
Exceptional design sensibility for crafting visually appealing and user-friendly solutions.
Having experience in both AI and UX design is an added advantage.
Fluent in English and eligible to work in the United States.
Include a link to your online portfolio and/or attach a PDF portfolio.
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
