Designer

Reports to: Creative Director
Department: Creative
Classification: Exempt

We are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland, OR, while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology, strategy and operations.

The Designer brings a strong foundational skill set and an eagerness to learn. They contribute to projects by supporting visual execution across a range of deliverables, refining their craft through hands-on experience and feedback.

• Strong in design fundamentals. You have a solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and brand identity design across digital and print media.

• Technically skilled. You’re proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and familiarity with Figma or related prototyping software is beneficial.
• Collaborative by nature. You’re comfortable partnering closely with senior creatives, copywriters, and production teams to produce cohesive design solutions.
• Organized. You bring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Willing to learn. You have a proactive attitude toward receiving feedback, refining your skills, and learning new design methods or tools.

• Detail-oriented. You are committed to quality and detail, ensuring all work meets high standards and aligns with brand guidelines.

• Execute design assets for campaigns, presentations, and digital platforms.

• Support senior creatives on brand, product, or content design deliverables.
• Participate in internal reviews and actively seek feedback to hone craft.

• Stay attuned to visual trends and design standards, applying them thoughtfully.

• 1–3 years of experience in a design role, agency, or in-house.

• Portfolio that shows potential and precision in layout, typography, and branding.

• Growth-oriented, detail-focused, and open to creative direction.

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the agency are available to address the following requirements.

• Using standard office equipment, computers, and related technology.

• Certain activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

• Travel is not anticipated for this role.

Thesis operates using a flexible hybrid model, work occurs remotely two days/week and in the office three days/week. As a proud B-Corp, Thesis prioritizes candidates based in the Portland Metro area to allow for a hybrid working set-up in our beautiful office in NW Portland.

Workplace equity is not a single checkbox. It's a vital way of thinking, working, and moving through the world. At Thesis, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll see this in our hiring practices, growth projects, and workplace programs — because our agency, our work, and our society are better when diverse perspectives come together.

Thesis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Thesis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Thesis Human Resources as HR@Thesis.Agency for more information.

Be Lean, Take Action: We believe in thinking big, rolling up our sleeves, and getting the job done. And while we love a good plan, we believe in using process as an engine, not a brake.

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: We’re all here to learn, grow, and evolve together, which requires connecting, conflicting, and embracing. Honesty and ideas are welcome; ego is not.

Show Up Fully: We invite you to bring your whole self to work — your perspective, cultural background, lived experiences — while creating room for others’ strengths to complement your own. What makes you remarkable is welcome at Thesis.

Above all, be hungry to learn and grow beyond this job description. Research shows that women and people of color often only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We understand experience can manifest in different ways, and we want to hear about it. We also know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. So, please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you.