Designer

About Tillamook County Creamery Association

Join Tillamook, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the United States, producing over 200 dairy products across seven categories including cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese, and frozen meals. Known for its exceptional quality, Tillamook ranks as the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese, and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand. Established in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook values being responsible stewards and fostering a culture of genuine care and teamwork.

Role Overview

This role is a 6-month contract opportunity within a small, dynamic internal design team. The Designer will lead design thinking from concept through development to final execution, producing high-quality designs across print and digital platforms while collaborating closely with internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Tillamook’s brand and graphic guidelines across various print and digital media.
• Deliver strategic, thoughtful presentations of design solutions to the design team, stakeholders, and agency collaborators.
• Ensure all projects remain consistent with the Tillamook brand standards.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects with strong organizational skills.
• Use Workfront to track project progress.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Leverage advanced Adobe Creative Suite capabilities in design execution.
• Contribute constructive critiques and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Follow direction provided by Creative Managers and Senior Designers.
• Be mindful of budget and timeline constraints guided by Project Managers.
• Work across teams including Creative Managers, Senior Designers, Project Managers, and Marketing.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design is required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an agency or in-house design environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in both print and digital design methodologies.
• Deep understanding of graphic systems, branding, layout, color, typography, and marketing channel requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced setting.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Capable of articulating design rationale and seeking clarification when necessary.
• Experience collaborating with brand design teams to execute creative briefs.
• Knowledge of prepress, printing processes, and setup of print-ready files.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and collaborative presentation development.
• Competence in preparing and organizing final assets for delivery.
• Experience with project management tools like Basecamp or Workfront is advantageous.
• Maintain brand consistency through the use of seasonal toolkits and established standards.
• Additional skills such as illustration and motion graphics are a plus.

Diversity and Inclusion

Tillamook is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought, culture, and background is valued. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment for all employees and applicants regardless of any protected characteristics.

Additional Information

This is a temporary project-specific contract lasting 6 months with no guarantee of permanent employment. Tillamook is a drug-free workplace and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment.