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Structural Packaging Design Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Brand Design Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $185K/yr

... structural packaging, marketing, and advertising. * Responsible for generating creative design proposals (visions, scenarios, concepts) to share with cross-functional partners within PepsiCo and ...

... structural packaging, marketing, and advertising. * Responsible for generating creative design proposals (visions, scenarios, concepts) to share with cross-functional partners within PepsiCo and ...

... structural packaging, marketing, and advertising. * Responsible for generating creative design proposals (visions, scenarios, concepts) to share with cross-functional partners within PepsiCo and ...

Structural Engineer

Peoria, IL · On-site

$97K - $125K/yr

In this role, you will manage structural staff to perform analysis on all design phases, structural ... The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional ...

Structural Engineer

Peoria, IL · On-site

$97K - $125K/yr

In this role, you will manage structural staff to perform analysis on all design phases, structural ... The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional ...

Structural Engineer

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordination across disciplines * Review ... Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident ...

Structural Engineer

West Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordination across disciplines * Review ... Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident ...

Structural Engineer

West Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordination across disciplines * Review ... Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident ...

... packages and structural drawings * support project design and production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within the established budget * rarely: visit job sites for measurements ...

... packages and structural drawings * support project design and production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within the established budget * rarely: visit job sites for measurements ...

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How much do structural packaging design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for structural packaging design in Illinois is $99,590.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $127,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical challenges faced by structural packaging designers in their daily work?

Structural Packaging Designers often encounter challenges such as balancing cost-effectiveness with creative design, ensuring that packaging is both visually appealing and efficient for manufacturing. They must solve complex problems related to product protection, shipping constraints, and sustainability requirements. Collaborating closely with marketing, engineering, and manufacturing teams is common, which requires staying flexible and responsive to feedback and changing project needs. Excelling in this role involves combining technical design expertise with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in structural packaging design?

To thrive as a Structural Packaging Designer, you need a solid background in industrial design or packaging engineering, with strong skills in 3D design, material selection, and prototyping. Familiarity with CAD software such as ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, or Adobe Creative Suite, along with knowledge of production processes and sustainability standards, is often essential. Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are valuable for collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating client needs into practical solutions. These competencies ensure that packaging designs are both functional and cost-effective while meeting manufacturing, environmental, and aesthetic requirements.

What is a structural packaging design?

A Structural Packaging Design job involves creating functional and visually appealing packaging solutions that protect products while enhancing brand identity. Designers work with materials like cardboard, plastic, and glass to develop packaging that balances durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. They collaborate with engineers, marketers, and manufacturers to ensure the design meets practical requirements and regulatory standards. This role requires expertise in materials, manufacturing processes, and 3D design software to create innovative packaging solutions.

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Infographic showing various Structural Packaging Design job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $99,590 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

$125K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.


About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

LJC is currently seeking a licensed Senior Structural Engineer to join our design team. In this role you will be working with in-house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Structural Design and Quality Assurance on industrial, mission critical, life sciences, and residential projects for our nationwide clients.

The Specifics of the Role

  • Define and develop preliminary structural systems that coordinate with other design trades in an effort to provide a collaborative design.
  • Project designs based on construction schedule versus fully finished package.
  • Preliminary pricing advantages due to historical construction experience.
  • Value engineering is ongoing as the design is refined.
  • Input from jobsite can identify construction issues.
  • Projects can be designed to the builder’s strength.
  • Easier for engineer to issue changes or make revisions.
  • Opportunity for site and Quality visits to assist in solving field issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required; Master’s Degree with Structural emphasis preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience designing commercial projects, ideally industrial, mission critical, and/or life sciences.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
  • Knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCad and Revit
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as Tekla Structural Designer
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Some Things You Should Know

  • No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
  • We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
  • The pace is fast!

Why Clayco and LJC?

  • 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
  • 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $125,000  - 160,000 annually (not adjusted for location).

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