Senior Designer - Premier Press : Job Details

Description

Our mission is to bring order to the chaos of creative production & distribution, making it easy to bring your brand to life. Our vision is to create a world free from dull marketing.

Our core values are to:

• Go beyond
• Discover new ways & ideas
• Respect ourselves, each other, & our community
• Deliver the best client experience

At Premier Press, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and the highest quality in creative design and production. We foster a work environment that supports individual growth, encourages innovation through new technologies, and thrives on a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Job Title: Senior Designer

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: DOE

Reports to: Jenna Mackowiak, Creative Director

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm (occasional evenings/weekends as needed)

Location: In-Office (no remote), 5000 N Basin Ave., Portland, OR 97217

General Summary

Premier Press is a 51-year-old print and production icon known for blending hands-on creative execution with high-level design. Were seeking a seasoned Senior Designer with strong experience in print, branding, and agency-style concepting. In this role, youll help drive daily creative output while upholding the highest standards of innovation and craftsmanship.Projects span production support and full-scale creative campaigns, including graphic design, branding, illustration, photo retouching, packaging, influencer marketing, retail, and branded environments. Strong conceptual thinking and a working understanding of 3D design are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to manage design requests, prioritize workload, and maintain project timelines across multiple clients and deliverables.
• Lead and contribute to concept development through brainstorming sessions, helping the team generate strategic, visually compelling solutions.
• Present work confidently on client calls and internal reviewsclearly communicating design rationale and aligning creative with project goals.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring consistency, attention to detail, and high-quality execution under tight deadlines.
• Develop innovative creative concepts across packaging, experiential design, print, and branded environments that are both fresh and brand-relevant.
• Contribute to early-stage strategy and ideation, helping shape creative direction from concept to completion.
• Stay up to date on trends, materials, and technology to bring forward-thinking ideas and solutions to the table.
• Create polished presentation materials for internal and client-facing reviews.
• Mentor junior designers and lead collaborative design critiques to elevate team output.
• Respond to feedback and evolving project parameters with flexibility while maintaining conceptual continuity.
• Support internal marketing efforts by maintaining brand assets and developing compelling promotional visuals.
• Consistently uphold and elevate Premier Presss creative standards across all work.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

• Expert-level visual design skills, including sketching, layout, typography, and color theory.
• Ability to quickly iterate 2D and 3D concepts with clarity and purpose.
• Advanced understanding of digital, offset, and large-format printing processes. Familiarity of materials, use cases, and applications.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); experience with SketchUp and/or Fusion 360 is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with MS Products (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working on both Mac and PC systems.
• Awareness of current trends in design, architecture, fine art, and fabrication.
• Experience designing for retail, museums, tradeshow exhibits, or visual merchandising are a plus.
• Video editing or web design skills are a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management abilities.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Figma, Miro etc.

Education & Experience

• A bachelors degree in graphic design and/or 3-5 years of progressively technical design experience that spans brand, print, packaging, and environmental design.
• Submit a portfolio or link that includes a full range of design styles that should include graphic design, illustration, events, retail, packaging, environments, etc.
• Comfortable discussing previous work, process, and working timelines to assess aptitude.
• Adobe Creative Suite expertise

Additional Details

• Work Environment: Office-based with typical equipment usage.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs; frequent sitting, standing, walking, and fine motor tasks; must have full range of visual acuity.

Premier Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.