Cardboard Engineer

NEW VACANCY (SC3430)
CARDBOARD ENGINEER / STRUCTURAL DESIGNER - POINT OF SALE
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Up to £40K DOE + 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Death in Service
Our client is a world-class, multichannel marketing services business. Due to continuous growth, their display division is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cardboard Engineer to join their award-winning team.
The right candidate for this role might have a background in cardboard engineering, packaging, structural design or product design. They are looking for a problem solver who loves a challenge and works well as a diverse team to take highly creative concepts through to a final product or display.
They design semi-permanent displays and packaging concepts for well-loved global and high-street brands and they are looking for candidates with experience in engineering software such as Artios CAD, AutoCAD, Kasemake, Impact or similar. They develop innovative and eye-catching displays that remain cost-effective and compliant to brand and retailer guidelines. Their working culture is hugely important to them, and teamwork is the key to their success.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with 3D Designers, Graphic Designers, Engineers and Project Managers.
Key tasks:
Generating award-winning cardboard engineering cutter guides
Weight testing and experimentation with new structures, prototypes and materials
Tackling a range of briefs from simple shelf trays to complex free-standing displays and events sitesEssential experience and skills:
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
An awareness of value engineering and developing manufacturing efficiencies
Excellent communication skills to liaise with designers and sales teams, ensuring that designs adhere to both client specification and retail guidelines
Enjoyment of working a fast-paced studio environment and ability to pivot from job to job with ease
Being happy to push the boundaries of the possible and challenge conventionTo apply for the role please send a copy of your CV

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