Structural Designer | Corrugated Packaging

Posted 13 August 2026
Salary Up to £45k; Backing of a larger group, varied projects, genuine career progression
LocationCambridgeshire
Contract type Permanent
Job Type Creative and Pre Press
Reference7899
Business SectorCorrugated , FMCG

Job description

Where structure meets creativity.

Structural Designer | Corrugated Packaging | Cambridgeshire | Up to £45k

A well-established corrugated packaging manufacturer operating across two sites in Cambridgeshire, they design and produce everything from retail-ready packs to intricate die-cut and printed cartons for a broad range of industries.
They combine decades of expertise with real investment in its people and future growth, offering a role where your input will directly influence products used by well-known brands.


You will be responsible for:

  • Designing innovative corrugated packaging structures using CAD software and 3D modelling tools

  • Developing and testing prototypes, conducting material analysis and structural integrity testing

  • Producing detailed technical documentation for production and retail environments

  • Redesigning existing packaging to improve style, functionality, cost-efficiency and ease of assembly

  • Delivering cost-saving and complexity-reduction initiatives on customer projects


Key attributes required:

  • Proven experience in structural packaging design, ideally within the corrugated packaging industry

  • Proficiency in relevant CAD/design software (such as ArtiosCAD or similar)

  • Strong spatial awareness and a keen eye for detail

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across sales, production and customers

  • A creative, problem-solving mindset with a practical understanding of manufacturing restraints




Ready to put your design skills into practice with a company that's shaping the packaging industry? Apply today and help build what comes next.