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Urban League of Portland

Graphic Designer (Illustration)

Urban League of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Graphic Designer (Illustration)

Portland, Oregon

Coates Kokes is looking for a graphic designer with strong illustration skills to join our creative team. This is a full-time, hybrid, graphic design position.

About Coates Kokes:

Good people and good causes attract more of the same. At CK, we rally around good causes and good ideas, whether it's a movement to connect every Oregonian with health insurance, efforts to update our understanding of what a safe and modern transportation system can be, or highlighting mental health resources available across the state. It's a privilege to have clients like this, and we are seeking smart, high caliber, engaged individuals to help bring their visions to life.

Coates Kokes is an Oregon-based full-service marketing firm with a breadth of experience across social marketing, behavior change and mission-driven communications. We provide branding, creative development, media planning and buying, website design and a full range of PR services. We work frequently in the fields of sustainability, health, transportation and for non-profit causes. We are proud to be a certified B Corp-a new kind of business that weaves purpose and profit together. B Corp companies help build an inclusive and sustainable economy that works for everyone.

We use our talents and efforts to do good. We're looking for a new team member who wants to do the same. We strongly encourage people of color or people with a less traditional background to apply. We would love to meet you and see how you might fit into our team.

Desired experience - The candidate will have or be:A strong illustration/graphic design portfolioAbility to sketch designsConcept out-of-the box advertising ideas, sometimes in collaboration with other team membersProficient with Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop and IllustratorGood communication skills with a team-based approachDetail oriented with excellent project management skillsBonus experience - The ideal candidate will have:

After Effects and animation experience is a plusUnderstanding of HTML, WordPress, Squarespace is a plusInterest in public health and cause-related workPassion for learning, growing and sharing informationResponsibilities include - The day-to-day of the job:

Design and illustrate for a wide range of agency accounts at the same timeCreate materials for websites, social media, branding and collateralDesign long-format documents that have quick turn-around timesProblem-solve design challenges with other team membersCommunicate design thinking clearly to internal staff and clientsContribute to the agency's mission-driven cultureSalary and Benefits:

The salary range for this job is $45,000-$70,000, based on experience. Coates Kokes has a hybrid work environment. Currently, Tuesday is an in-office day and we come in for additional client meetings and project work as needed. Starting in the fall, we will have two in-office days in addition to other client needs.

Coates Kokes pays competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including:

Fully covered health and dental insuranceFlexible spending account (FSA)Paid personal time off for uses such as vacation, illness and family mattersPaid time off for volunteer efforts401k with employer matchingPaid transit passes as needed for commutingCharitable donation matchingApplication Guidelines/Contact:

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]