Designer

Equator Design • Tigard, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, we help brands win in an age of constant change. We are a global, collaborative network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft. We’re looking for a Designer who is equal parts thinker and maker. We want someone who brings strong design instincts, curiosity, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll work across a range of projects including brand identity, packaging design, and marketing communications, contributing to both the development of new ideas and the execution of design systems across multiple touchpoints. You’ll partner closely with Creative Directors, Design Directors, Strategist, and other cross-functional teams to translate strategy and briefs into thoughtful, well-crafted design solutions. You understand that great design is about translating strategy in ways that is compelling to consumers and, scales effectively in the real world.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in brand design, packaging design, or related fields.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, craft, and creativity.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual systems.
• Interest or experience in packaging design and retail environments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of creative concepts across brand, packaging, and marketing communications.
• Translate briefs and strategy into compelling visual ideas and design systems.
• Explore multiple directions through sketching, references, and digital execution.
• Bring a strong point of view while remaining open to feedback and iteration.
• Execute design work with a high level of craft across typography, layout, color, and imagery.
• Support the rollout of design systems across packaging, formats, and channels.
• Build thoughtful, well-structured files that are organized and production-aware.
• Apply strong attention to detail across all stages of design.
• Understand how brand systems flex across SKUs, formats, and touchpoints.
• Support the extension of packaging and brand systems across line extensions and adaptations.
• Maintain consistency and integrity while adapting designs to new contexts.
• Learn and apply fundamentals of packaging structures, dielines, and production constraints.
• Lead the development and evolution of packaging systems that work across categories, formats, and regulatory environments.
• Ensure creative integrity is maintained across adaptations, line extensions, and high-volume SKU portfolios.
• Guide teams through the complexities of private-label brand architecture and retail strategy.
• Partner with production and technical experts to ensure design intent translates effectively through print and manufacturing.
• Actively participate in team critiques, brainstorms, and working sessions.
• Present work clearly and confidently, articulating the thinking behind your design decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including strategy, copy, production, and account teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-first culture.
• Stay curious about design, culture, retail, and emerging trends.
• Continuously seek feedback and opportunities to improve your craft and thinking.
• Take initiative in learning new tools, technologies, and ways of working.
• Bring energy, ideas, and a point of view to the team.

Benefits

• selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed