Junior Designer

Day One Agency; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Lifestyle Spending Account

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Company Credit Card

Uber Business Account

New Business Referral Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A creative agency in Portland is seeking a Junior Designer to join their team. The role requires 1-2 years of design experience and skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. As a hybrid position, the agency fosters a collaborative environment where creativity thrives. Competitive compensation ranges from $55,000 to $60,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health care, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in design.
• Multi-disciplinary design portfolio.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing workloads.
• Proven ability to take projects from concept through final design.
• Energetic and collaborative with a great work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Use visual thinking and design skills to solve business challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.
• Deliver client-ready assets for various design projects.
• Craft compelling presentations.

Skills

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Keynote

Google Slides

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate creative concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Junior Designer role at Day One Agency

Department: Design / Art Direction

Location: Portland

Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring.

Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected.

We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Jr. Designer. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders and industry outsiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart.

Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party.

Ready to join a team that claimed a spot on 2024 & 2025 Fast Companies Most Innovative list, an Ad-Age Top Ten in 2024 + Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign Agency of Year 2025 and PR Week Midsize agency 3 years in row (2023, 2024 and 2025)?

This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Portland.

Responsibilities

• Use visual thinking and hands-on design skills to solve strategic business challenges
• Provide a unique perspective, inspiring concepts, and visual support for projects
• Flex and showcase a variety of creative skills
• Collaborate effectively with team members across the agency
• Deliver client-ready assets for social, out of home, brand marketing, advertising, web, events, print & presentation deck design
• Craft and elevate visually engaging presentations that transform ideas into impactful visual stories
• Thrive in a diverse environment and contribute to the overall culture of Day One

• TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS
• ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in design
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote, and Google Slides
• Multi-disciplinary design portfolio
• Experienced in designing across platforms, from digital and print to experiential media
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing workloads to meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to take projects from concept through final design execution
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to communicate creative concepts and apply solutions to business challenges
• Collaborates effectively to iterate on and evolve concepts through constructive feedback
• Energetic and collaborative with a great work ethic, operating from a place of “yes”
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Compensation + Benefits

We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $55,000 - $60,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for Portland based hires only and is provided pursuant to the applicable law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Advertising Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Marketing Services

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