Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Job Description

We are searching for a Graphic Designer who is excited to play a role in attracting and retaining clients. The Graphic Designer should be committed to delivering great design and to meeting deadlines while communicating directly with our internal teams who coordinate projects for existing and prospective clients.

To be successful, the applicant should be proactive, positive, and passionate about company offerings and how they create value for clients. Top applicants will be skilled in graphic design, proficient in Adobe Creative suite, able to generate art files that follow technical standards, and have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, both in teams and independently.

Objectives of this role

• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Develop concepts with software and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices.

Required skills and qualifications

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Two or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems

Employer’s note: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not limit or restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Overland Park, KS 66210 (Required)

Work Location: In person