Graphic Designer
- Employer
- Kansas City University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 21, 2020
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Job Details
Job Description:
KCU is seeking an experienced full-time graphic designer as an integral member of the University Relations team. The graphic designer will develop outstanding visual communications that will convey the University’s brand and mission.
Responsibilities:
- Supports internal and external communications, including: print, digital and video; social media assets; email communications; advertising materials and more by creating engaging visual communications.
- Appropriately convey the University’s brand identity in all materials and consistently meet all brand and style standards with a holistic understanding.
- Report to the Manager of Creative Services and follow creative direction and ensure that the appropriate review and approval process is followed for all University publications.
- Collaborate with the University Relations team to identify solutions through creative marketing strategies and initiatives.
- Maintain an accurate and current library of digital assets, project archives (including both working files and finished materials) and other resources.
- Partner with KCU colleagues and students to ensure high-quality visual content that meets the communication needs of all stakeholders through collaborative consultations.
- Serve as a University photographer and videographer, producing effective and engaging visual communications with the resulting photographs and footage.
- Assist in signature events throughout the year through both creative support and general event-support as needed.
- Engage with external vendors, agencies, contract workers and media when necessary.
Qualifications:
- A solid creative portfolio consisting of a wide range of projects and design styles.
- 3-5 years of experience in graphic design. Ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of video production, photography and dynamic digital design.
- Degree in graphic design or related field preferred.
- Must have exceptional visual communications skills, including: a strong understanding of typography, layout and hierarchy; working understanding of print and digital production processes; copywriting and copyediting; and UX-centered approaches.
- Comprehensive knowledge of design software, including Adobe products.
- Excellent time management skills, able to think/act quickly in a deadline-driven environment and highly-responsive to changing priorities.
- Resourceful, can-do attitude that thrives in a fast paced team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience with client relationships.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
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KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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Kansas City has been home to KCU for more than 100 years. Now, KCU is proud to call Joplin, Missouri a second home. We’re constantly creating new programs such as the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, an MS in biomedical science, specialized dual degrees and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
KCU has a long, rich history of osteopathic medicine. Founded in 1916 by George J. Conley, DO, KCU is the oldest medical school in Kansas City and the largest medical school in Missouri.
Join KCU to become part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive community of which you can be proud, and leave a mark by making possible the education of future leaders in the health sciences.
It’s so much more than just a paycheck. It is more than our award-winning benefits, competitive compensation package and outstanding well-being program. The strength of our university is rooted in our talented group of people and our shared sense of purpose. We are a university founded on science and compassion that never stops working to ensure a future with both.
Nationally recognized benefits package to help ensure the health and well-being of you and your family.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA & HSA with Annual KCU Contribution
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Telehealth Services
- Pharmacy Advocacy Program
And we always strive to DO good.
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