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Structural Designer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

Oversee the work of junior/intermediate designers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project-wide standards. Interdisciplinary Coordination & Field Support • Conflict Resolution:

Solvenow Inc.

Structural Designer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

In addition to the responsibilities of intermediate level designers, you are responsible for the creation, coordination, and publishing, of project deliverables including drawings, details, models ...

Solvenow Inc.

Layout Designer

Portland, OR · On-site

It is the responsibility of the intermediate-level designer to listen to and follow direction, take notes, self-motivate, be available and reliable, continue learning, and always push to meet ...

Solvenow Inc.

Electrical Designer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site +1

Responsibilities: We're seeking an Electrical Intermediate-Level Designer to join our Tool Installation team. This challenging position involves working as part of a multidiscipline, highly ...

Azad, Inc

Instructional Designer 7/9/26

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$68K - $92K/yr

Join AZAD Technology Partners as an Instructional Designer an d support and assist the Technical ... Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft software such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

AllSTEM Connections

HVAC Design Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

Oversee the work of junior/intermediate designers to ensure accuracy and completeness. Technical Coordination & Field Support • Interdisciplinary Conflict Resolution: Coordinate designs across all ...

Varsity Tutors

Mandarin Chinese 2 Tutor

Portland, OR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of expanded Mandarin vocabulary, intermediate grammar patterns including aspect ... Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a ...

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How much do intermediate designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for intermediate designer in Portland, OR is $35.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.12 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an intermediate designer?

An Intermediate Designer is a mid-level creative professional responsible for developing design concepts, executing projects, and collaborating with senior designers and clients. They have a strong foundation in design principles, software proficiency, and industry experience, allowing them to manage tasks with greater independence. Their role may include creating visual assets, refining brand identity, and ensuring design consistency across projects. Intermediate Designers often work in fields like graphic design, interior design, or UX/UI design, depending on the industry.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an intermediate designer?

As an Intermediate Designer, your daily activities often include collaborating with senior designers and other departments, producing design concepts and final assets, participating in team meetings, and refining projects based on feedback. You may also be responsible for maintaining brand consistency, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring that your designs align with client or company goals. Regular communication with project managers and developers is common, ensuring successful project handoffs and workflow efficiency. The role provides a dynamic work environment where you can see your creative ideas come to life while building valuable professional experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an intermediate designer?

To thrive as an Intermediate Designer, you need solid design fundamentals, creative problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in visual communication, typically supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Sketch, and sometimes certifications in specific software, are important. Strong collaboration, time management, and effective communication skills help set candidates apart in this role. These skills are essential to create impactful designs, meet project deadlines, and work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Intermediate Designer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,305 per year, or $33.8 per hour.

Graphic Designer

Portland, OR • On-site

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Title: Graphic Designer
Duration: 4 Months - Possible Extension
Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid 1 day a week on site.
Key Responsibilities
  • Executes creative projectsfrom concept to completion and provides highest-quality work with carefulattention to detail and timeline; prioritizes tasks; ensures projectsconform to companys strategic direction, products, processes, customers andoverall marketplace.
  • Develop collateral andmaterial for a full range of assignments/projects or direct others to doso; maintains consistent brand standards; stays abreast of and appliescreative trends.
  • Collaborates with clients andcommunications teams to assess project requirements, objectives andcreative direction; determines appropriate visual, content and animatedelements of projects; assesses time requirements for each task andcollaborates with team to establish appropriate project time line.
  • Coordinates with internalstaff and with vendors (e.g., graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers and printers) on assignments/projects.
  • Ensures every communicationproduct for customers delivers on our brand promise.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
  • Intermediate knowledge of andskill in applying graphic design, content and audio/visual principles,standards, techniques, and methodologies and brand guidelines
  • Intermediate knowledge ofuser interface design and digital graphics
  • Intermediate knowledge ofdesign software
  • Advanced knowledge of printand digital production and archiving best practices
  • Intermediate computer skillsin systems used in department
  • Intermediate skills indeveloping and maintaining systems for file naming, organization andarchiving

General Competencies
  • Intermediate analyticalthinking skills
  • Intermediate conflictmanagement skills
  • Intermediate influence skills
  • Intermediate negotiationskills
  • Intermediate organization andprioritization skills
  • Intermediate problem-solvingskills
  • Intermediate projectmanagement skills
  • Intermediate written and oralcommunication skills

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
  • 3-6 years' experience ingraphic design.
  • Education Requirements(Experience in Lieu of Degree): BA in Graphic design or 5 years'experience
  • Is utilities experiencerequired? (Y/N): No
  • Ability to absorb complextopics and help partners tell effective and compelling stories throughsimple visual representations
  • Proficient with AdobeCreative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office(particularly PPT)
  • Working knowledge of Figma orXD
  • Experience developingcorporate reports and presentations
  • Self-starter, comfortableasking questions until complete understanding is achieved.

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)
  • Experience with Creatopy,Ceros, Canva
  • Comfortable with ambiguity,sound judgement when to escalate for certainty.
  • Proficient in Spanish

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