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Kansas City Public Library · 4 days ago

Graphic Designer

Kansas City,MO,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their public affairs team. The role involves managing multiple design projects, producing high-quality print and digital assets, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the Library's marketing and communication efforts.

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Responsibilities

Produces high-quality materials that uphold or progress the Library's working brand standards

Contribute to visual strategy and brand consistency across projects, departments, and media

Research, develop and execute viable design concepts that cost-effectively fit the criteria of the message and the medium

Participate in all phases of visual problem solving and production

Develop and produce design projects, including print and digital graphics, brochures, postcards, flyers, signage, advertising campaigns, fundraising materials, collections and exhibits support, merchandise, and program and event materials

Serves as a member of a Public Affairs Team that works in a fast-paced environment, juggling numerous projects at any given time

Works with marketing and communications team to develop creative assets in support of the Library’s marketing and communications efforts, including but not limited to signs, social media graphics, print and digital ads, direct mail pieces, website graphics, videos, email graphics, and other digital assets as needed

Works closely with the Public Affairs team to develop solutions to the Library’s marketing needs, offering strategic guidance for promotional efforts

Demonstrates collaboration, creativity, responsibility and strong critical thinking skills when working on assignments

Organizes work with an eye towards deadlines and priority projects

Provides excellent customer service to departmental and Library colleagues, representatives from community partner organizations, visiting speakers or special Library guests

Participates in planning and executing signature events and special Library programs and activities as needed

Other duties as assigned in support of the Library

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignProject ManagementDigital Design PrinciplesCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceEnglish ProficiencyCollaborationAttention to DetailFlexibilityInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, marketing, or a related field; equivalent professional experience also considered

Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Figma, Canva, Microsoft Suite (including SharePoint), and PC operating platform

Understanding of pre-press printing process, standards, and operations; ability to work with print vendors on projects

Knowledge of current principles in digital design, such as social media platforms and electronic communications

Exceptional design skills; demonstrated attention to detail and ability to convey messages clearly and effectively to the Library's broad public audience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others

Demonstrated ability to manage workload with an eye towards deadlines and priority projects, while adhering to project budgets and parameters

Ability to coordinate delivery and distribution of marketing materials throughout the Library system; occasionally requires a moderate to high level of physical activity

Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to organize and plan projects from start to finish

Ability to remain flexible, cooperative, and responsive in a fast-paced environment

Ability to speak and understand English is required, additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages used in Jackson County, MO including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili