Associate Brand Designer

Who We Are
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Company Values

Runner First

We act in the best interest of the runner

Word is Bond

We do what we say we’ll do

Champion Heart

We give our all in everything we do

There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

Your Job
The Brooks Global Creative team imagines, designs, curates, and manifests creative concepts, campaigns, and assets that define and express the Brooks brand. Print, retail, packaging, web, digital, events—and even porta potties—are our canvas and runners are our inspiration. Our growing team seeks a Brand Designer to develop marketing creative to support internal and external brand assets. As an Associate Brand Designer, you bring conceptual thinking, passion, a keen eye, and creative talent to each project, supporting the development of brand creative across a range of channels and touchpoints while applying established brand standards and design fundamentals to produce accurate, well‑crafted work.

Your Responsibilities

Support design development for global and regional programs across a range of channels including web, CRM, OOH, events, loyalty, brand marketing, sports marketing, retail, and direct mail—bringing creative concepts to life across the brand.

Create designs for internal presentations, meetings, and events including templates, layouts, and supporting visual assets that help the team communicate ideas clearly and consistently.

Build and foster relationships with other team members to gain and maintain a deep understanding of what drives the brand, business, and products.

Partner with copywriters to develop conceptual ideas and assets that meet business and brand goals.

Problem‑solve and develop multiple clear, effective design solutions under short timelines or strict budgets, applying established approaches and feedback.

Continually develop design, presentation, and strategic skills through hands‑on work, feedback, research, and education.

Actively contribute to workflow improvements that help the team produce best‑in‑class creative.

Manage time, workflow, and schedules to deliver exceptional creative on time and on budget, keeping files organized and assets accurate for review and execution.

Support fellow designers and contribute to additional graphics projects as needed.

Qualifications

Creative portfolio demonstrating best‑in‑class layout, typography, and conceptual skills with a strong foundation in design fundamentals and the ability to work within a brand system across multiple formats.

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered.

1+ years of experience in graphic design with an in‑house creative team, agency, or similar environment preferred.

Digital and/or retail design experience preferred.

Working understanding of both print and digital design spaces.

Fluent in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; experience in After Effects preferred.

Well versed in design and workflow best practices.

Detail‑oriented.

Proven project/time management skills.

Able to work both independently and within a team, and collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve exceptional results.

Great attitude, collaborative spirit, and drive to improve the Brooks brand.

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain work clearly, receive feedback openly, and revise with guidance.

Embraces and lives the Brooks values.

Compensation
The pay range for this position, based out of the Seattle HQ, is $29.38 – $44.10 per hour. Base pay offered will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Other
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families.

Benefits – including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401(k) savings plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Paid Time Off – generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Bonus – in addition to base pay, employees may be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

Perks – product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location – 4 days per week in our Seattle offices.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two‑spirited identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy, caste, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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