Job description

Geist is a digital brand studio based in Portland, Oregon. We design scalable brand systems that humanize tomorrow’s everyday tech­nolo­gies, working with emerging companies across AI, space services, robotics, biotech, media, and consumer products.

We’re seeking a Senior Designer to join us as we thought­ful­ly scale the studio. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with our small, senior team on cutting-edge frontier technology projects, helping shape the brands that bring new innovations to life.

The Role
• Develop brand design systems under creative direction
• Design digital experiences across product, web, and emerging platforms
• Present design concepts directly to clients
• Collaborate closely with the Design Director and partners
• Work on one primary project at a time (typical project duration: 2—6 months)
• Contribute to studio culture and creative processes
• Support studio-wide initiatives and internal projects

The Ideal Candidate
• Loves design, above all
• Works at a senior level, with 5+ years experience agency-side or in-house
• Has strong experience building brand identity systems and digital experiences
• Can translate creative direction into polished, systematic design execution
• Is committed to achieving craft excellence down to the last detail
• Can work flexibly between structured process and creative improvisation
• Articulates ideas clearly in pre­sen­ta­tions and client meetings
• Is proficient in Figma
• Has specialized skills in one or more additional areas: motion design, photo direction, illus­tra­tion, type design, 3D design, creative coding

What We Offer
• Salary range between $90—130K, based on experience
• 401K matching and year-end profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous time-off policy
• Work in our beautiful studio on N. Mississippi Ave
• Hybrid work model (3 days per week in-studio preferred)
• Solid hangs. Good energy. No agency-cult vibes.