Senior Digital Designer

Overview

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

As a member of the centralized design team, this role provides design support to multiple departments across the organization. Projects vary in size, type and complexity and include digital assets for promotional campaigns, social media assets, and UX/UI design for mobile, web, email and other digital touch points. This role combines strategic thinking, user and industry research and hands-on design execution to produce intuitive product designs, elegant brand elements and clear and impactful marketing while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.

Salary range: $81,300 - $91,300

Location: Seattle, WA

Hybrid schedule available

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Partner with department manager and key stakeholders to define design direction across web, mobile, email, apps, and social platforms.
• Maintain brand consistency, guide projects from request through delivery, mentor junior designers, and support and promote team priorities.
• Handle a varied mix of digital design projects, including paid media assets, app store visuals, social graphics, web site UX/UI and custom page layouts among others.
• Help build and maintain a multiplatform brand asset library, adapting brand elements for new platforms and use cases.
• Establish and improve design workflows that support quality work and efficient collaboration with product, marketing, engineering, and external partners as needed.
• Communicate design vision, concepts, and rationale with clarity and confidence to a diverse range of stakeholders, aligning teams around shared outcomes.
• Use audience research, analytics, and testing to inform design decisions and improve user experiences.
• Lead assigned projects from requirements through final delivery, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality expectations while balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day execution.
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Extensive experience designing for owned and paid digital channels, including websites, social media, streaming platforms, and email.
• Strong product design skills, including wireframing, prototyping, and delivery of production-ready assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and InVision.
• Working knowledge of UX/UI best practices, user testing, and accessibility standards.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, audience-focused design work within limited budgets or resources.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of design projects with minimal direction.
• Collaborative mindset with a proven ability to contribute positively to cross-functional teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5years of experience in digital, web, and social design.
• At least 3 years of experience in UX/UI design
• Proven experience maintaining excellent file hygiene and organized asset structures, including experience working within a MAM or similar metadata-based asset management system.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma
• A portfolio demonstrating strong front-end website design, responsive and mobile-first experiences, wireframing, OTT interfaces, and a solid command of layout, typography, art direction, and brand systems.
• Experience in an agency or in-house creative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced setting with tight deadlines.
• Brand development experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly type on a keyboard
• Ability to work in a hybrid remote/office environment

The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@kcts9.org.

Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
• Half-day Fridays during Summer
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
• Employer paid ORCA card
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision