Senior Brand Designer / Shannon Martin Design

Shannon Martin Design is an award-winning stationery and gift brand with a strong, with a vintage-inspired aesthetic and a signature mix of wit, charm, a touch of sass, and a lot of heart. We’re a small, collaborative team that values thoughtful work, attention to detail, and a consistent, well-executed brand presence.

Hours: This role starts at 24 - 28 hours per week, with potential to grow over time.

Pay: $57,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Location: Seattle-based preferred; hybrid or remote considered for the right candidate.

Role Overview

Works within an established visual identity, bringing thoughtful refinement, strong judgment, and a clear, discerning eye to the brand across all channels. Works as part of a small, collaborative team, partnering with Creative Direction, Marketing, Project Management, and Sales, to ensure the brand is presented with clarity and consistency across all channels.

Responsibilities

Design across catalogs, e-blasts, social media, trade show, and sales materialsTranslate creative direction into cohesive, on-brand visual workMaintain and elevate the visual consistency of an established award-winning brandContribute to product and collection designBuild templates and maintain visual consistency across all assetsSupport product launches with thoughtful, well-executed visual materialsPrepare and hand off files for print and digital production

How This Role Works

This role works closely with Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Production Support, and Creative Direction as part of a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail, maintaining a high bar for quality and consistency without requiring close day-to-day oversight.

This position is best suited for someone who enjoys working within an established brand - thoughtfully refining, refreshing, and elevating the visual direction rather than reinventing it.

Creative Direction provides high-level alignment and final approval at key milestones.

Qualifications

Sophisticated typography and layout skillsStrong design skills with a refined eye and clear point of viewExperience in both print and digital designPortfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, and executionComfortable working within an established brandOrganized, reliable, and self-directedExperience in a product-based, gift and stationery, lifestyle, or consumer brand is a plus

Compensation

$50–$60/hour part-time, depending on experience and the strength of your portfolio.

This role will begin with a 90-day freelance contract trial period to ensure a strong mutual fit, with the goal of transitioning into a long-term employee position for the right candidate.

To Apply

Please submit your portfolio and a brief note.

Include 2–3 examples that best reflect your sense of typography, layout, and overall aesthetic.

We’re less interested in volume, more interested in thoughtful, well-executed work.