Senior Packaging Designer*

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Cascades’ St. Marys facility is a high‑performing corrugated packaging manufacturing site, delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to a diverse customer base. Our St. Marys team combines strong design capability, advanced converting operations, and a relentless focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As part of Cascades, we are committed to responsible manufacturing, continuous improvement, and packaging that performs — for our customers and the planet.

As the Senior Packaging Designer at our St. Marys facility, you will play a critical role in transforming customer needs into high‑impact corrugated packaging solutions. You will partner closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and Operations to design packaging that is innovative, functional, and cost‑effective, while supporting manufacturing excellence and customer success. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative manufacturing environment and takes pride in seeing their designs brought to life on the production floor.

What We Offer

• Training & Development toward Career Pathways that support your goals
• Financial Benefits: Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options
• Well-Being Benefits: Healthy Lifestyle Plans and tools for the entire family
• Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, Paid Time Off & A People-First Culture
• Base Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
• Compensation is based on qualifications that align with requirements
  

At Cascades you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise as the Senior Packaging Designer with our Cascades St. Marys team!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural corrugated packaging design projects from concept through production
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Manufacturing) and external customers to gather requirements, define project scope, and manage expectations
• Communicate project timelines, technical constraints, and design intent clearly to stakeholders
• Utilize technical design software to develop, test, and optimize packaging designs
• Propose innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable packaging solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers
• Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure designs align with equipment capabilities, materials, and finishing processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design efficiency, standardization, and manufacturing optimization
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural packaging design, preferably within corrugated packaging
• Strong working knowledge of corrugated materials, manufacturing processes, and converting capabilities
• Proficiency in ArtiosCAD or AutoCAD
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools
• Structural Packaging and Design Management Certificate is highly desirable
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience mentoring or leading other designers is an asset
  
  

NOTE: Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Cascades Packaging in St. Marys and design what’s next! We Look Forward To Meeting You!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities ! Since 1964, Cascades has been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 9,000+ talents working in a network of over 65 operating units located in North America.

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