Designer (Mid-Level) — Brand, Interaction & Systems Job at Cognition, Seattle, WA

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  • Cognition
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Company Description

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: High-Mid, 5+ years of experience.  Compensation: $110,000–$120,000.

About the role

Join a strategy-led design consultancy working in life sciences and global health . We’re seeking a high-skill mid-level Designer who excels in visual design craft , interaction design , and design strategy —building brand/visual identity systems , responsive web/UI , and print/digital collateral that scale.

What you’ll do

  • Create and evolve brand & design systems across channels.
  • Design responsive web/UI (flows, components, high-fi comps) and partner with dev for clean handoff.
  • Produce high-craft visual communication for web, presentations, and print.
  • Build reusable patterns/components and uphold quality through production QA.
  • Collaborate with strategists, writers, scientists, and clients with bold ideas .

What you bring

  • Bachelors in Design from a top theory-based school
  • 5+ years in visual design with work across brand/identity, web/interactive, and systems .
  • Portfolio demonstrating craft excellence and large-scale systemization .
  • Proficiency in Figma (libraries/components) and Adobe CC ; prototyping tool experience.
  • Interaction and accessibility fundamentals; clear client communication.
  • Desire to grow in a business setting where Design consultancy and interdisciplinary work is something you aim to excel in.

Nice to have

  • Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or global health ; exposure to motion for UI/brand; familiarity with design tokens/documentation.

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