Cognition
Senior Designer — Brand + Interactive, Venture Design Studio
Cognition, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Cognition is a strategy and visual communication firm specializing in the life sciences sector. Our mission is to help organizations build trust and knowledge in new science, research, and medicine. We excel in creating accurate scientific storytelling, strong brands, and human-centered solutions to generate value in emerging medical technology, research, and healthcare. Our expertise includes biotechnology, venture capital, and global health platforms, products, and services.
Location:
Seattle, WA (onsite/hybrid).
Level:
Senior (7+ years).
Compensation:
$125,000–$135,000.
About the role Join a strategy-led design consultancy in
life sciences & global health . You’ll
pair with Brand Strategy
to turn platforms into scalable
identity and design systems , bring
interaction design
rigor to digital experiences, and set the bar for
craft and design theory
across channels (web/UI, campaigns,
print collateral ).
What you’ll do
Convert brand strategy into identity systems and multi-brand architectures.
Vision and innovation for Design in science, health, and global health applications.
Desire and drive to work on interdisciplinary teams to demonstrate the value of Design, design methods, and using Design to drive outcomes. Work independent and interdependent to solve problems and deliver solutions.
Design responsive UI patterns and component libraries; partner with dev on accessible implementation.
Lead with gestalt principles, excellence in typography, hierarchy, layout, and color; run high-quality critiques to mold best in class design rigor.
Build/document reusable patterns (Figma libraries, tokens, guidance) and uphold QA across digital and print.
What you bring
Bachelors in Design from a top theory-based school
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or global health
7+ years
in visual design across
brand, systems, and digital/interaction .
Portfolio showing
craft excellence
and
large-scale systemization .
Mastery of
Figma
and
Adobe CC ; strong prepress & production skills.
Ability to articulate rationale and collaborate with strategists, scientists, and clients with
bold ideas .
Apply Send your
portfolio URL + resume
and a brief note on a
brand-to-system
transformation you led.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Seattle, WA (onsite/hybrid).
Level:
Senior (7+ years).
Compensation:
$125,000–$135,000.
About the role Join a strategy-led design consultancy in
life sciences & global health . You’ll
pair with Brand Strategy
to turn platforms into scalable
identity and design systems , bring
interaction design
rigor to digital experiences, and set the bar for
craft and design theory
across channels (web/UI, campaigns,
print collateral ).
What you’ll do
Convert brand strategy into identity systems and multi-brand architectures.
Vision and innovation for Design in science, health, and global health applications.
Desire and drive to work on interdisciplinary teams to demonstrate the value of Design, design methods, and using Design to drive outcomes. Work independent and interdependent to solve problems and deliver solutions.
Design responsive UI patterns and component libraries; partner with dev on accessible implementation.
Lead with gestalt principles, excellence in typography, hierarchy, layout, and color; run high-quality critiques to mold best in class design rigor.
Build/document reusable patterns (Figma libraries, tokens, guidance) and uphold QA across digital and print.
What you bring
Bachelors in Design from a top theory-based school
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or global health
7+ years
in visual design across
brand, systems, and digital/interaction .
Portfolio showing
craft excellence
and
large-scale systemization .
Mastery of
Figma
and
Adobe CC ; strong prepress & production skills.
Ability to articulate rationale and collaborate with strategists, scientists, and clients with
bold ideas .
Apply Send your
portfolio URL + resume
and a brief note on a
brand-to-system
transformation you led.
#J-18808-Ljbffr