Responsibilities

• Provide concepts, design, layout and artwork production for electronic and printed projects as assigned. Range of materials may include digital art, brochures, magazines,, invitations, etc.;
• Prepare designs, mockups and artwork in accordance with the UMKC branding guidelines and the standards of the graphic arts and pre-press industry;
• Research trends, competitors and target audiences to inform visual concepts;
• Work as a member of a team (with project managers, writers, photographers/videographers and relationship managers), as assigned by department director;
• Work with vendors to ensure proper adherence to UMKC printing quality and brand standards while striving for affordability where possible;
• Communicate about visual concepts with colleagues, present concepts to clients, and absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients;
• Deliver great customer service by being responsive, flexible and collaborative;
• Work independently on assigned project tasks and communicate status along the way;
• Maintain proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software used by the industry and adhere to policies and procedures of strategic marketing and communications;
• Provide art direction to photographers and videographers;

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred

• A penchant for details and organization, including the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate progress and meet deadlines;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Project management and coordination skills would be a plus;
• Proficiency in the following software in Mac format: Adobe Creative Cloud especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; and Microsoft Office; experience with Figma would be a plus;
• Good people skills, including the ability to interact effectively with varied persons and personalities from all levels of an organization;
• Demonstrated design experience in a variety of formats, such as advertisements, promotional and recruitment materials, websites, digital communications, magazines, banners and/or billboards, etc.;
• Experience with email creation, user experience design and/or animation a plus.
• Ability to think strategically about how multiple projects fit together as a whole;
• Experience working with vendors to negotiate prices and find creative ways to save money.

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.