Scientist, R&D - Imaging Lab (Packaging Visualization)

Location: Hybrid in Glenview, Illinois, with virtual work permitted up to two days per week and at least three in-person days per week at the hirify.global Innovation Center. The role includes regular hands-on work in the Imaging Lab.

New hire base salary: $77,800–$97,300 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and commercializes food and consumer products, supported by R&D, packaging, marketing, sales, and product development functions.

What you will do

• Deliver digital and physical mock-ups, 3D models, 3D-printed outputs, and practical visualization tools for packaging and product concepts.
• Create package and label print outputs across film, carton, adhesive, and related materials.
• Develop and maintain color guides, defect guides, and other visual quality references.
• Lead photography and product documentation activities for accurate project records and internal reference.
• Operate and train users on the Kongsberg cutting table and support safe, organized Imaging Lab operations.
• Manage concurrent requests, coordinate with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Packaging Development, and external vendors, and improve workflow reliability.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree in Packaging, Graphic Communications, Design, or a related technical discipline, with 2+ years of relevant experience; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with digital and physical mock-ups, 3D modeling, 3D printing, package and label printing, photography, and product documentation in a lab, studio, or technical service environment.
• Working knowledge of print production across film, carton, adhesive, and related packaging materials.
• Experience developing or supporting color guides, defect guides, or comparable visual quality standards.
• Experience operating technical production equipment, including cutting and mock-up systems such as the Kongsberg cutting table.
• Experience with 3D modeling and prototyping tools and creating practical models or printed outputs for packaging visualization.
• Ability to train others on equipment use, manage multiple requests and priorities, document work clearly, and deliver accurate, timely outputs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional partners and external suppliers and translating concepts into visualization solutions.
• Willingness and ability to support hands-on lab and production activities as required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of packaging materials, visualization methods, mock-up production workflows, 3D printing processes, emerging digital tools, or AI-enabled creative workflows.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility with up to two virtual workdays per week and regular in-person collaboration.
• Healthcare, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other protection programs for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, flexible work arrangements, training, and recognition programs.
• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance, family support, and wellbeing programs.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support for applicants who need assistance during the application process.