Brand Designer

Job Title: Brand Designer (Contract)

Location: Bend, Oregon (On-site)

Compensation: $1,000/week

Type: Contract (through December 2025, with potential to transition to full-time in 2026)

Start Date: Immediate

three pines collective is a creative agency in Bend, Oregon, dedicated to fostering creativity, community, and storytelling. We partner with a diverse range of clients—from local businesses to emerging brands—to help them tell their stories through impactful design and visual identity.

Our culture is built on four core pillars:

• Team: A united group of individuals committed to mutual success, collaboration, trust, and inclusivity.
• Clients: Our focus and purpose, where we prioritize building authentic relationships, exceeding expectations, and creating meaningful work.
• Community: The heart of our impact—where we engage, support, and build meaningful connections beyond our business.
• Service: Our commitment to excellence, high-quality experiences, and professionalism in every interaction.

We value creativity, collaboration, adaptability, and original thinking in a dynamic, high-energy environment where great ideas are welcomed and growth is supported.

We’re seeking a Brand Designer (Contract) to join the three pines collective creative team through the end of 2025. This entry-level position is ideal for a designer who’s eager to grow, collaborate, and build real-world experience in a fast-paced agency setting.

You’ll support our senior designers and creative directors in creating visually engaging assets across brand, digital, and print projects. From social media graphics and marketing materials to logo iterations and client presentations, your work will help bring ideas to life and support our mission of meaningful storytelling.

If it’s a strong fit, this contract role has the potential to transition into a full-time position in 2026.

• Create visual assets including logos, social media graphics, ads, and presentation materials.
• Assist in preparing design files for both print and digital use.
• Follow brand guidelines to maintain consistency across all creative work.
• Support layout design, photo editing, and occasional basic motion or animation work.
• Collaborate closely with senior designers, creative directors, and content creators.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Stay organized and meet project timelines while maintaining attention to detail.
  

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with Figma is a plus.
• Understanding of typography, layout, and color theory.
• Basic awareness of branding and marketing principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, versatility, and a good eye for design (student work, personal projects, or freelance pieces welcome).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to take direction and apply feedback constructively.
  

• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Familiarity with motion graphics or basic animation.
• Experience designing for Webflow and/or Shopify.
• Interest in photography, illustration, or content creation.
• A desire to grow within a creative agency environment.
  

• Creativity at the Core: Original ideas are welcomed—and expected.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Communication, respect, and shared wins define how we work.
• Adaptability and Agility: Our fast-paced world requires quick thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Passion and Energy: We’re driven by a love for design and storytelling.
• Client-Centric Approach: Our creativity always serves a purpose—creating value and impact.
• Playful Yet Professional: We take our craft seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• Commitment to Growth: Every project is a learning opportunity.
• Celebration of Success: We pause to recognize accomplishments, big and small.
  

three pines collective is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, identity, ability, or background. We believe a diverse team is a stronger team.

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter
• A portfolio showcasing your design work (student, freelance, or personal projects encouraged)

We’re excited to see your creativity, curiosity, and eye for detail come to life through your work with three pines collective.