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Senior Packaging Designer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Westrock

Sr Dsgn,Packaging Design

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$84K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Structural Designer will act as a creative strategist leading the design of products and packaging from concept to completion. You will gather project data from Smurfit Westrock sales ...

Smurfit Westrock

Sr Dsgn,Packaging Design

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$84K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Structural Designer will act as a creative strategist leading the design of products and packaging from concept to completion. You will gather project data from Smurfit Westrock sales ...

Drawbridge

Senior Designer, MCAD

Chaska, MN

$87K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Designer, MCAD Location: Chaska, MN (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $87 ... Create as-built drawing packages efficiently * Perform basic engineering calculations, tolerance ...

Drawbridge

Senior Designer, MCAD

Chaska, MN · On-site

$105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Designer, MCAD Location: Chaska, MN (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $87 ... Create as-built drawing packages efficiently * Perform basic engineering calculations, tolerance ...

Leo A Daly Company

Senior Designer, Plumbing

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary As a Senior Plumbing Designer, you will perform plumbing design tasks thru preparation ... Experience with fast-track and early package delivery methods Salary range for this position varies ...

Leo A Daly

Senior Designer, Plumbing

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Responsibilities Senior Plumbing Designers work as part of a multi-discipline team performing ... Experience with fast-track and early package delivery methods Salary range for this position varies ...

Leo A Daly LLC

Senior Designer, Plumbing

Minneapolis, MN

$65K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Description Job Summary As a Senior Plumbing Designer, you will perform plumbing design tasks thru ... Experience with fast-track and early package delivery methods Salary range for this position varies ...

Marotta Controls, Inc.

Senior Designer, MCAD

Chaska, MN

$87K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Designer, MCAD Position Profile: The Senior Designer (CAD Designer) provides computer aided ... Create as-built drawing package with a high level of efficiency * Performs basic engineering ...

Marotta Controls, Inc.

Senior Designer, MCAD

Chaska, MN

$105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Designer, MCAD Position Profile: The Senior Designer (CAD Designer) provides computer aided ... Create as-built drawing package with a high level of efficiency * Performs basic engineering ...

Marotta Controls, Inc.

Senior Designer, MCAD

Chaska, MN · On-site

$87K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Designer, MCAD Position Profile: The Senior Designer (CAD Designer) provides computer aided ... Create as-built drawing package with a high level of efficiency * Performs basic engineering ...

TekSky

Senior Graphic Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

Responsibilities The primary duties and responsibilities of the Senior Graphic Designer consist of but are not limited to: • Develop engaging graphics, illustrations, patterns, and packaging that ...

Great Northern

Senior Structural Designer

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful ... Sr. Structural Designer is responsible for providing development of package and display design ...

Yardscapes Inc

Senior Landscape Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$60K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At Yardscapes, designers are involved in every step of the project; scheduling client meetings ... Benefit Packages. Job Type: Full-time Pay : $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior packaging designer in Minnesota is $103,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $106,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Packaging Designer is responsible for creating innovative and effective packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and functionality. They lead design projects, develop concepts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and engineering. Their role involves ensuring that packaging designs align with brand identity, meet industry standards, and optimize cost and sustainability. Additionally, they oversee junior designers, provide creative direction, and stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in packaging design.

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Sr Dsgn,Packaging Design

Westrock

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$84K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR60336
Posting Job Title
Sr Dsgn,Packaging Design
Locations
MN Minneapolis Container
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
03-Aug-2026
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Structural Designer will act as a creative strategist leading the design of products and packaging from concept to completion. You will gather project data from Smurfit Westrock sales, project managers and customers, create designs in the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) program, solicit and incorporate customer feedback, and create prototypes for customer approval.
How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:
  • Receive new design requests directly from customers, sales partners, customer service reps, or business unit resource manager and gather key specification data
  • Translate requirements and specification data to conceptualize and create packaging that meets customer's needs and expectations
  • Produce product design documentation such as concept sketches, technical drawings, and illustrations that define and communicate design intent
  • Leverage expertise and knowledge of corrugated facility and machinery, board combinations, retailers' wants and needs, and customer's capabilities to inform product design
  • Collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders to review and discuss new product designs, answer design questions, ensure that products are manufacturable, and incorporate revisions to the design based on feedback from the manufacturing team
  • Support customer discussions and presentations by supplying all design documentation, leading product design overviews, and answering all customer questions related to the product design
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring critical milestones are met and all hours and related resources expended in the support of the work done to complete assignments are tracked and documented
  • Consistently act as a key design point of contact with customers and account managers through open and ongoing communications
  • Partner with and guide graphic artist to ensure graphic elements are incorporated in the product design in a manner that is production ready
  • Delegate, as appropriate, design tasks and deliverables to design team
  • Coach and mentor peers and other members of the design team to build capability and learn best practices

What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or other programs with emphasis on 3D development.
  • 8+ years of packaging and/or product design experience - Required
  • Familiarity with retailer specifications, print production, and manufacturing process
  • Expertise with equipment and tools within a corrugated container plant (e.g. die cutters, Evol flexo folder gluers)
  • Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinking and ability to convey abstract ideas/concepts verbally or with quick sketches
  • Demonstrated experience with design software including enterprise Computer Assisted Design (e.g. Artios) and 3D software
  • Demonstrated ability to drive multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

What we offer:
  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
  • Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Employee discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
The salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $140,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 30-Sep-2026.

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