Columbia Sportswear

Senior Graphic Designer

Columbia Sportswear$88K — $148K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in graphic design or related field.
  • 5-8 years of professional experience as a Graphics Designer.
  • Experience with Macintosh-based graphic art programs in progressively responsible roles.
  • Strong copywriting skills for brand relevance.
  • Experience in lifestyle/outdoor photography and video direction.

Responsibilities

  • Provide creative direction for marketing campaigns and digital content.
  • Translate product innovation into consumer-friendly narratives.
  • Develop creative assets while ensuring brand consistency.
  • Manage multiple projects effectively through collaboration.
  • Align creative strategies with business goals and audience insights.
  • Oversee storytelling and creative execution for wholesale partners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with a generous company match.
  • Extensive employee wellness programs and discounts.
  • Confidential counseling services available 24/7/365.
  • Generous time off programs and voluntary benefit offerings.
Full Job Description

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our showroom in Seattle, Washington. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

A second preferred location would be based out of our Corporate headquarters near Portland, Oregon.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Senior Graphic Design at Columbia Sportswear, you will shape the visual identity and storytelling that connects our outdoor apparel and footwear with consumers through our wholesale partners. They collaborate with marketing, product, and digital teams to create compelling content that highlights Columbias commitment to performance, sustainability, and authentic outdoor experiences.

HOWYOUPLLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Provide creative direction for product campaigns, seasonal collections, digital content, and integrated marketing initiatives

  • Translate product innovation and technologies into clear, emotionally resonant consumer benefits

  • Develop highquality creative assets while maintaining brand consistency

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong collaboration

  • Partner crossfunctionally to align creative strategies with business objectives and audience insights

  • Will own the creative story telling, digital creative execution and brand customizations for our Wholesale partners

  • Assists in the coordination of information to ensure ongoing collaboration and program execution.

  • Support and leads in process optimization and seek out efficiencies.

YOU ARE

  • Passionate about production work with strong design sensibilities.

  • Proactive and take initiative.

  • Able to react in a dynamic, creative environment.

YOUHAVE

  • Bachelors degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience specializing in graphic design, or related field.

  • 5-8 years experience of professional experience in related position.

  • Must have 5-8 years experience as a Graphics Designer working with Macintosh based graphic art programs in progressively responsible roles.

  • Ability to craft brand relevant copy.

  • Experience presenting concepts to executive level management.

  • Experience in Lifestyle/outdoor photography, video direction, motion graphics

  • Sustainable design and materials storytelling experience.

  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to articulate creative concepts to stakeholders

  • Familiarity with AI tools, digital platforms, social media creative, and ecommerce visuals.

  • Exposure to the outdoor and/or fashion industry preferred.

  • Able to prioritize, multi-task, and handle pressure in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Able to adhere to a high standard of quality while meeting deadlines.

  • High proficiency with the Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

  • Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as this role may interface with several cross-functional teams.

  • Assists in the coordination of information to ensure ongoing collaboration and program execution.

  • Ability to self-manage and operate independently and with discretion. Ability to work effectively under pressure.

  • PORTFOLIO LINK OR WORK SAMPLES INCLUDED IN RESUME OR APPLICATION REQUIRED.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Salary Range: $88,940 - $148,740 *Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidates capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity. At Columbia Sportswear Company, were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

About Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear Company is a leading innovator in the global outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industry. The company designs, develops, markets and distributes active outdoor and lifestyle products under the Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, and prAna brands. Columbia Sportswear products are sold in more than 100 countries and have earned an international reputation for innovation, quality and performance. The company has a long-standing commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical business practices, and environmental stewardship.
Learn more about Columbia Sportswear
Size
8,325 employees
Market Cap
$5.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$108 million
Founded
1938
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ

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