Senior Designer: Life Sciences Brand & Experience Architect

Cognition; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Cognition Studio in Seattle is seeking a Senior Designer to be a craft-first contributor within the Design Division. You will work across brand identity systems, websites, environmental design, kiosks, and print/media campaigns, partnering with strategy and communications to ensure cohesive storytelling.

You will lead or support projects with a strong craft standard, grow toward leading bigger work, and contribute to how briefs are shaped while collaborating with researchers and clients.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrates craft across brand systems, websites, print and digital work.
• Experience in science, medical, global health or related field is a plus.
• Ability to lead or support design efforts with equal rigor.
• Experience collaborating with strategists and writers.

Responsibilities

• Design across brand identity systems, websites, environmental design, kiosks, and print and media campaigns.
• Carry heavy-lift work solo or contribute midstream with strong craft.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Communications to align design with words.
• Grow toward leading bigger projects and shaping briefs.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Collaboration

Leadership instinct

Client-facing experience

Ambiguity mastery

Context switching

Education

BDes degree

Tools

Figma

Claude AI

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cognition Studio in Seattle is seeking a Senior Designer to be a craft-first contributor within the Design Division. You will work across brand identity systems, websites, environmental design, kiosks, and print/media campaigns, partnering with strategy and communications to ensure cohesive storytelling.

You will lead or support projects with a strong craft standard, grow toward leading bigger work, and contribute to how briefs are shaped while collaborating with researchers and clients.