Graphic Designer - Strategic Marketing and Communications

Because of the number of disciplines within the university, this position has the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of subject areas. ;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;Estimate, track and communicate project costs.Other duties as assigned. 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. University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.