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Graphic Designer jobs in Portland, OR
Creates visual work such as logos, layouts, packaging, and marketing assets, translating a brand's voice into images and typography across print and digital formats.
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$22–$53/hr
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Median, full-time
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In 1958, graphic designer Saul Bass opened Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo with a spiral of color and line that told you everything about obsession before a single line of dialogue was spoken. Bass didn't think of the title s…
structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces w…
NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what’s next, shaping the culture and advancing... ...color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike…
anyone asks, challenge assumptions, and help shape product strategy and priorities. Build close, trusted relationships with Product, Design, and other partners from day one — understanding their goals and context well en…
and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH The Senior, Footwear Color & Materials Designer NA Local Create works within a cross-functional Footwear Color & Materials team, partnering…
challenging and constantly evolving game. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH You will be helping to drive graphic strategy and vision while working with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers across Basketball…
The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game? WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR You're a highly skilled 3D design expert with mastery of design, multiple digital design tools, deep manufacturing know…
and glue players. Are you game? WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Senior graphic apparel designer seeking to elevate the world of college and Team sports through compelling unifo…
At Amplified, design is a way of thinking. We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, artists, ethnographers, psychologists... ...the digital experience through the use of color, typography, graphics, dig…
At Amplified, design is a way of thinking. We are a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, artists, ethnographers, psychologists and technologists united by a passion for creating great experiences. We believe…
looking to add a Frontend Developer The Job Lighthouse is getting a major facelift and we're 90% of the way there, but we need a designer/ frontend developer to round out the development trifecta. Julien Lancien and Cour…
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What graphic designers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $46k–$61k |
| Mid level | $29–$39 | $61k–$82k |
| Senior | $39–$53 | $82k–$110k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignTypographyLayout and compositionBrand identityPrint productionFigma or CanvaClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which piece in your portfolio best represents you, and why?
Choose one piece and explain the brief, your concept, and how you refined it. Depth on one project beats a tour of ten.
How do you handle vague or conflicting feedback from a client?
Describe how you ask clarifying questions, restate goals, and present options with rationale instead of endless revisions.
Walk me through your process from brief to final delivery.
Show a repeatable process: discovery, references, sketches, digital drafts, feedback rounds, and file handoff for print or web.
How do you keep a design on brand while still making it fresh?
Talk about working within brand guidelines and finding room in imagery, layout, or motion rather than changing core elements.
Tell me about a tight deadline and how you delivered.
Focus on prioritization and communication, like agreeing on a reduced scope early, rather than heroics alone.
How do you prepare files for print versus digital?
Mention color modes, bleed and margins, resolution, and export formats. It shows production experience, not just concept work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For graphic designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Treat your resume as a design sample: one clean page with disciplined typography and spacing.
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Put your portfolio URL in the header and make sure it loads fast on a phone.
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Quantify where possible, such as the number of campaigns shipped or engagement lift on redesigned assets.
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List specific deliverable types you have produced, from packaging to trade show banners, so recruiters can match you to briefs.
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Name your production skills, including prepress and file handoff, since many roles filter on them.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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