Design Director

1 month from now
US > Portland
Brand Studio

Job Description

What You'll Bring:

  • 8+ years of experience designing sophisticated digital products, websites, or connected digital ecosystems within an agency, consultancy, or similarly collaborative environment.

  • A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional visual craft alongside strong UX thinking and systems-level problem solving.

  • Experience leading the design of large-scale websites, digital platforms, enterprise experiences, or design systems from concept through launch.

  • The ability to simplify complex user needs, information, and interactions into intuitive, elegant experiences.

  • Deep expertise in modern digital design practices, including interaction design, information architecture, responsive design, accessibility, and design systems.

  • Experience collaborating closely with strategists, researchers, writers, developers, and producers throughout the design process.

  • Strong prototyping and exploratory design skills, with a passion for testing ideas and iterating quickly.

  • Experience mentoring designers through hands-on collaboration, feedback, and creative partnership.

  • Curiosity around emerging technologies—including AI—and excitement for how they can enhance both the design process and the experiences we create.

  • A collaborative, low-ego approach and the ability to thrive in small, multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the design of sophisticated digital experiences while remaining actively involved in the craft—from early concept, exploration, and prototyping through final execution.

  • Design large-scale websites, digital products, design systems, and connected experiences that balance business goals, user needs, and exceptional visual craft.

  • Translate complex systems, content, and workflows into intuitive, elegant user experiences.

  • Prototype, explore, and iterate on ideas to rapidly test concepts and push the quality of the work.

  • Partner closely with strategists, writers, technologists, and producers to shape integrated digital experiences.

  • Mentor designers through active collaboration, thoughtful feedback, and hands-on creative leadership.

  • Present work confidently to clients, building alignment through strong storytelling and design rationale.

  • Help shape new business opportunities by contributing to pitches and creative vision.

  • Champion accessible, inclusive, and human-centered design practices across every engagement.

  • Experiment with emerging tools and AI-enabled workflows, bringing new thinking into both the creative process and the work itself.

Pay Range:

  • The expected pay range for this position is $125,000-$175,000. We have three regional pay ranges that are adjusted for cost of living (US1 +15%, US2 +7.5%, US3 Base), learn more about our pay philosophy and cost of living adjustments

What We Offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401k with employer matching

  • Unlimited PTO + company wide closures

  • Work From Home and Wellbeing monthly stipend

  • HSA Employer Contribution

  • Professional Development Stipend

  • Paid Parental Leave

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