Graphic Designer - Strategic Marketing and Communications,

The job requires someone who can: • Provide concepts, design, layout and artwork production for electronic and printed projects as assigned. ; • 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. This is a full-time, benefit eligible staff position. Preferred Qualifications • 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; • 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. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.