The Bainbridge Island Studio of Perkins&Will (McLennan Design Studio) is a collaborative, forward-thinking practice dedicated to regenerative design that restores and elevates the health of our planet. With expertise across architecture, urban design, interiors, sustainability consulting, and industrial design, we deliver deep green, impactful projects both domestically and internationally. We are committed to design excellence, technical precision, and creating a positive legacy through the built environment.
Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a love of grids, and an obsession for color? Come join our team as a Senior Graphic Designer!
Our ideal candidate is:
- Highly detailed with an impeccable eye for design
- A tireless advocate of the Perkins&Will brand
- A confident voice that inspires and brings new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership
- A self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision on projects
- Positive, resourceful attitude in the face of challenges
- Exceptional work ethic, with a motivation to exceed expectations, take initiative, and go the extra mile to get the job done right
- Open to receiving constructive criticism and adapting concepts to incorporate feedback
- Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure quality and on-time delivery
- Passionate about discovering new trends, tools, and technology in graphic design and applying them within a brand
- A clear communicator and an excellent listener
- An active participant in team meetings and a trusted advisor for other team members
- A big-picture thinker, with the ability to convert deliverables into easy-to-use templates and resources for the various levels of skills across the firm
We’re looking for:
- Polished portfolio showcasing your creative design skills across print and digital mediums
- Solid understanding of corporate brand guidelines and the ability to bring a creative edge to projects while working within the standards
- Strong typography and layout skills in both print and digital mediums
- Advanced proficiency in the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud: primarily InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and CC Libraries
- Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other video editing software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in designing email campaigns in Mailchimp or similar
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress, and Squarespace
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or any other related field required
- 6+ years of related experience
- Background in the architectural or another design field is a plus
It’s easy to apply: Click ‘Apply Now,’ and be sure to include your resume, a sample of your work (no larger than 6MB), or a link to your online portfolio.
Salary Range Information
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Bainbridge Island is between $88,400– $117,800.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."
*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
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Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Perkins&Will is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer and is dedicated to providing employment and promotional opportunities based on individual merit. Qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Polished portfolio showcasing creative design skills across print and digital mediums
- Strong understanding of corporate brand guidelines
- Strong typography and layout skills in print and digital mediums
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and CC Libraries
- Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other video editing software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency designing email campaigns in Mailchimp or similar software
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Working knowledge of WordPress and Squarespace
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field
- 6+ years of related experience
- Background in architecture or another design field
Perkins&Will Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perkins&Will and has not been reviewed or approved by Perkins&Will.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive health benefits extend to same-sex spouses and domestic partners and include coverage for gender confirmation surgery, reinforced by repeated external recognition for LGBTQ equality.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans dental, vision, disability, life, and medical insurance, alongside FSA options and related support programs that broaden access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is complemented by performance bonuses that add to total rewards.
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What We Do
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.









