Senior Designer

About Premier Press

Premier Press is a Creative Production Company specializing in turning innovative ideas into tangible brand experiences. We partner with national brands to produce premium packaging, branded merchandise, retail programs, and print materials that people can see and touch. Combining creative strategy with manufacturing, technology, logistics, fulfillment, and marketing all under one roof, we support clients from concept through to production.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Designer who is passionate about creating impactful brand experiences and thrives working collaboratively with a talented creative team. This role involves developing creative concepts for national brand projects in areas such as premium packaging, merchandise, retail experiences, and integrated marketing campaigns. You will work closely with our Creative Director and cross-functional teams to bring designs from idea to execution, presenting confidently to clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design concepts and execute projects from initial ideas to finished products.
• Create designs for premium packaging, branded merchandise, retail environments, print, and marketing campaigns.
• Deliver professional presentations of your work to clients and creative teams.
• Collaborate effectively with Creative, Sales, and Production teams to ensure excellent execution of ideas.
• Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to a culture of collaboration and creativity.
• Research and experiment with new materials, technologies, AI tools, and production methods to drive creative innovation.
• Create compelling brand systems and visual storytelling that elevate client brands.
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve over time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ professional design experience, ideally with a strong portfolio featuring branding, packaging, merchandise, and integrated design work.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and skills in visual storytelling.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Experience confidently presenting ideas and collaborating with clients.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management abilities, with attention to detail across multiple projects.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in premium packaging or consumer packaged goods (CPG) design.
• Background in branded merchandise and promotional products.
• Familiarity with retail or experiential design environments.
• Skills in illustration or art direction.
• Knowledge of 3D visualization software such as SketchUp or Fusion 360.
• Experience in motion graphics, video, or digital design.
• Ability to integrate AI-assisted creative workflows.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is based full-time in our Portland, Oregon office, operating Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. The role requires standard office interactions including computer use, phone, and printer operations. Physical activities include standing, sitting, walking, handling objects, occasional stooping or kneeling, and lifting items up to 20 pounds occasionally. Visual abilities include close and distance vision, color perception, and depth perception.

Policies and Equal Opportunity

Premier Press maintains an alcohol and drug-free workplace, requiring successful background checks and drug screenings for employment. While impairment on the job is prohibited, lawful off-duty marijuana use is permitted. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local laws.