Designer

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we create over 200 dairy products across 7 categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese, and frozen meals. As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we prioritize Uncompromising Quality and Good Stewardship for our stakeholders. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset to share the delight of the Tillamook brand.

Note: This is a 6-month contract position with a predetermined duration. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as a guarantee of employment or consideration for future permanent roles.

About the role

We are a small, fast-paced internal design team that takes ownership in creating high-caliber work for a beloved brand. As a Designer, you will drive design thinking from ideation through execution, delivering high-quality solutions across print and digital channels. You’ll partner closely with internal and external design partners and cross-functional teams to align projects with brand and graphic standards.

Responsibilities

• Visually translate Tillamook brand and graphic standards through print and digital mediums.
• Strategically present design work to internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Advocate for brand alignment and maintain consistency with graphic standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization and time management.
• Track projects in Workfront and collaborate with Creative Managers, Senior Designers, and Project Managers.
• Utilize advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills and provide thoughtful design critiques.
• Work within budgets and timelines outlined by Project Managers.
• Understand prepress, printing processes, and print file setup.
• Prepare and organize assets for final delivery and upload.
• Maintain brand consistency through seasonal toolkits and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design.
• 4+ years of experience in an in-house or agency/studio environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing for both print and digital channels.
• Proficiency in graphic systems, branding, hierarchy, color, layout, and typography.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain design rationale.
• Understanding of PowerPoint and collaborative deck creation.
• Experience with Basecamp, Workfront, or similar project-management tools (a plus).
• Illustration and motion skills (a plus).

Benefits

Industry-leading benefit and reward programs. For more information, visit the Tillamook careers page.