Full-Time Regular
Portland, Oregon
Position Overview:
Knot Studio is seeking a talented and motivated Brand & Communications Designer to join our team of Landscape Architects, Environmental Graphic Designers, and Environmental Justice Practitioners. This role requires a thoughtful visual communicator who brings clarity, consistency, and creative leadership to the studio’s brand and messaging across print, digital, and built environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives, collaborate across disciplines, and reinforce the studio’s identity through high-quality communication and storytelling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape and advocate for brand position and voice, facilitating consistency and scalability across written and visual communications
- Lead brand communication planning in partnership with studio leadership and apply brand expertise and industry insight to ensure alignment with business and marketing objectives.
- Support public relation strategies including social media, conferences, and publications to build brand perception and achieve our marketing and communications goals.
- Partner with studio leadership to develop compelling presentations and assets that narrate our practice, approach, and expertise.
- Maintain Knot Studio’s brand use standards and best practices and train studio team members in the application of graphic standards.
- Responsible for conducting research that leads to authentic, resonant stories that can be translated into the built environment and inform design direction.
- Work side-by-side with fabricators, artists, and specialized experts to solve creative challenges like assembly, medium, longevity, sustainability, cost, and schedule.
As a member of our studio…
You thrive on collaboration across disciplines, translating research and ideas into compelling visuals and narratives. With deep expertise in typography, color theory, spatial thinking, and material craft, you navigate the intersection of brand, communication, and environmental design. Whether leading a studio-wide presentation or mentoring a team member on graphic systems, you bring a clear eye, steady leadership, and passion for communication that inspires confidence in clients, colleagues, and communities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in brand, communications, or experiential design, preferably in interdisciplinary or design-focused EGD, Landscape Architecture or Architecture firms
- Expertise in brand strategy, identity systems, and storytelling across print, digital, and physical environments
- Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills, with proven ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and strong working knowledge of presentation software (PowerPoint, Miro)
- Experience developing communications for public audiences, including social media, press, and award submissions
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated success managing overlapping deadlines and dynamic priorities
- Comfortable leading client conversations, aligning stakeholders, and working collaboratively across disciplines
- Experience supporting or managing social media calendars, conference submissions, and PR strategies
- Understanding of print production processes, environmental graphics fabrication, and material selection a plus
Location
This role will be located in our Portland, Oregon office where we offer a unique approach to flexible work ways.
Compensation
This is a full-time, salaried position with an annual compensation range of $85,000 – $105,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Why Join Knot Studio?
- Contribute to meaningful projects that combine design excellence with positive ecological and social impact.
- Work in a collaborative studio environment with a passionate and talented team.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic, anti-disciplinary practice.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible work options and continuing education support.
Knot Studio is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
