Senior Designer | Brand, Strategy, Digital

Role overview

As a Senior Designer, your education + draft in design and deep interest in Health & Life Sciences are essential. You will play a crucial role in our creative projects, combining technical expertise with innovative thinking and applying that to biotech, science research and global health challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with senior strategists, mid-level designers, and directors on interdisciplinary teams that drive real impact through design and digital projects. This role demands exceptional design execution, a strong grasp of our clients’ needs and a commitment to continuous growth.

Key responsibilities

Design Solution Building: Bring your A-game. Produce top-tier design work across digital, print and interactive platforms that doesn’t just meet standards—it sets them. Mediocrity isn’t in our vocabulary. Seniors set the course for how projects are defined and executed and work to teach others on the team.

Collaboration: Excel in interdisciplinary teams. You’ll work with the best—strategists, writers, illustrators, PMs, developers and designers—to deliver seamless, integrated results. Sharpen and elevate ideas in high-stakes brainstorming sessions and critiques.

Client Interaction: Engage, drive and present in client meetings—guide insightful discussions, gain consensus through alignment and elevate our team. Support Directors with razor-sharp precision in presenting concepts that leave clients in awe. You’re a natural leader in the room, and make us all shine.

Project Involvement: Design is a team sport, and you play every position. Whether you’re driving a project from concept to completion, or managing key elements of larger initiatives, you’re accountable, relentless and always deliver. And you elevate other designers on the team to collaborate and contribute through smart delegation and enablement across the ecosystem.

Continuous Improvement: Never settle. Push your limits by diving into workshops, conferences and training sessions. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends, tools and technologies to inject innovation into every project.

Quality Assurance: Precision is your mantra. Your work must meet the highest standards—every time. Conduct rigorous self-reviews (QA) and demand peer reviews (QC) to ensure nothing short of excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Visual Communication Design from a top-tier, accredited institution.
• Eligible candidates must have legal authorization to work in the US and not require current or future visa sponsorship.
• 5-9 years of professional design experience, ideally at a leading design or communication firm.
• Position based in Seattle with a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office and remote work.
• A portfolio that doesn’t just show work but showcases your process, problem-solving skills and exceptional craft across diverse project executions.
• Proven experience in a design role with a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in design strategy, UX, branding and communication.
• References we can speak to, providing insights into your problem-solving, team dynamics, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re a craft-driven studio that thrives on high performers—only those who match this caliber need apply.

Requirements

• Mastery of modern design tools and prototyping (Figma, Adobe, etc.), and solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices, with a relentless focus on advancing your skills.
• Disciplined time management in a time & materials environment, with rigorous time tracking as second nature.
• A collaborative, ego-free mindset that prioritizes team success and a strong, positive team culture.
• Proven ability to deliver top-quality design across various media and platforms.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, thriving in interdisciplinary teams.
• Superior communication skills, capable of presenting design concepts and integrating feedback seamlessly.
• A relentless drive for professional growth, with a commitment to continuous learning and elevating your craft.
• Did we say that design is a team sport? But you must be able to work independently to advance your assignments and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package that is focused on work harmony.
• A rare opportunity to operate at the nexus of design, strategy and health sciences.
• A collaborative, high-caliber environment that prizes innovation and relentless learning.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across different teams, clients and design deliverables, working from start-to-finish as well as pick-up work.
• Fast-tracked professional growth within a cutting-edge, visionary team.

Equal employment opportunity policy statement

At Cognition Studio, Inc., we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and excellence.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, marital status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Instead, we actively work to create an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Join us in our mission to make a real impact in the world through design and innovation.