Owen - Temporary Senior Designer

Designer is needed in Portland, United States.

Client: Owen

Location: Portland, OR

Contract: Temporary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior designers at Owen Jones work on projects across our range of clients. They are responsible for the visual execution of everything from large-scale digital platforms to one-off print initiatives. The Senior Designers need to be able to move from project to project without skipping a beat.

Expectations include creating thoughtful and beautiful designs, digging into project details, collaborating with the creative team, and presenting ideas clearly. Candidates should be skilled, imaginative, team-focused thinkers with an eye for detail, and should seek growth opportunities for themselves and the agency.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with and take direction from project leads (Creative Director, Art Director, Copy Director).
• Create compelling, intelligent, and beautiful designs and concepts on a range of projects.
• Interpret design briefs to understand project goals, requirements, and expectations.
• Collaborate with creative, production, account, and development teams on various projects.
• Communicate ideas clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Ensure all designs are accurate and complete prior to review.
• Lead creative projects and teams as directed, considering project approach and mentorship opportunities.
• Report regularly to a creative lead on project status.
• Gain a solid understanding of the client’s business and audiences.
• Push for personal growth and improvement opportunities for the agency.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Commitment to solving complex creative problems and delivering best-in-class solutions.
• Impeccable execution and care for all aspects of design from ideation to final output.
• Ability to synthesize findings and articulate design rationale.
• Experience in an iterative, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and remain organized.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a creative role.
• A minimum of 5+ years in a creative-focused agency or in-house at a leading brand.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Creative Director.
• Collaborates with: Creative, production, account, and development teams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Capabilities required to perform essential functions include:

• Ability to work from the Portland office 3 days per week.
• Using standard office equipment and technology.
• Activities performed in an environmentally controlled office setting with extended periods of sitting and keyboarding.
• Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Travel is not expected for this role.

INCLUSION AND ENCOURAGEMENT

Owen encourages applicants even if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, valuing passion for strategy and eagerness to grow.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to Owen’s collaborative and creative work environment. Owen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.