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Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

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Your Opportunity: Jon Michael Design, a subsidiary of Taylor Corporation, is seeking an Industrial Design & Packaging Engineer to join our creative and development team in NY! This role offers the opportunity to lead design development for innovative, premium-quality packaging and merchandising across the beauty, fragrance, skincare, and spirits industries.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Creative Director and President to translate creative concepts into manufacturable realities balancing artistry with technical precision. The ideal candidate is both a creative problem-solver and a technical expert, capable of leading projects from ideation through production while mentoring junior designer and partnering directly with clients, vendors, and manufacturers to deliver exceptional results.

This role bridges creative direction and industrial execution, shaping the physical expression of brands through thoughtful packaging and immersive merchandising experiences.

Your Responsibilities

Lead packaging and merchandising development from concept through production, ensuring creative intent and technical feasibility are achieved at the highest level.
Collaborate with the Creative Director, design team, and external partners to realize innovative packaging, display, and retail presentation concepts.
Create and refine 3D models, prototypes, renderings, and detailed technical drawings, ensuring precision and alignment with brand standards.
Oversee client vendor communications, managing production timelines, materials, finishes, and manufacturability reviews.
Specify key technical details including glass weights, wall thicknesses, fill levels, pump and collar sizes, and overall fit, finish, and performance.
Develop and guide merchandising solutions (fixtures, displays, testers, countertop units, and visual merchandising systems) that balance aesthetic impact and practical construction.
Lead internal and external technical design reviews, presenting clear technical direction and recommendations.
Proactively identify and troubleshoot challenges, providing innovative, cost-effective solutions that maintain design integrity.
Stay informed on new materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability innovations, and AI-based design tools to advance workflow and ideation.
Manage multiple projects and brands simultaneously, maintaining exceptional quality and consistency under fast-paced deadlines.

You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design, or a related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in packaging, industrial, or merchandising design - preferably within beauty, fragrance, spirits, or consumer goods
Proven experience leading design development projects and collaborating with manufacturing partners
Advanced technical skills in 3D modeling, visualization, and rendering (SolidWorks, Rhino, Cinema 4D, Keyshot, etc.)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with AI ideation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Vizcom, Midjourney)
Strong understanding of premium materials, construction methods, and finishing techniques across both packaging and merchandising design

We Would Also Prefer:

Proven expertise in packaging structure design, merchandising systems, and industrial development, ideally within beauty, fragrance, or luxury goods
Strong technical understanding of glass, plastics, metals, acrylics, and decorative processes for packaging and retail environments
Skilled in creating accurate technical specifications and drawings with strong knowledge of tolerances and component compatibility
Experience designing point-of-sale (POS) displays, in-store merchandising, and promotional installations
Strong leadership and organizational abilities, with experience managing projects and overseeing junior talent
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of liaising confidently with both creative and production partners
Awareness of sustainability best practices across materials and manufacturing
Ability to balance creativity, technical precision, and business constraints in fast-paced, multi-brand environments

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $80k – $90k. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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