Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Strategic Marketing and Communications

UMKC’s division of Strategic Marketing and Communications is

looking for a creative, collaborative graphic designer to provide

concept, design, production and coordination for wide-ranging

materials in both digital and print formats for UMKC academic and

administrative units. Because of the number of disciplines within

the university, this position has the opportunity to work on

projects in a variety of subject areas. Strong organizational

skills and self-motivation are musts as designers are responsible

for managing their own workload and meeting deadlines.

Job Description

The job requires someone who can

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;
Estimate, track and communicate project costs.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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 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; 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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established

as $53,976 - $56,500 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not

limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,

skills, and experience, as well as organizational

requirements.

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.

Grade: 9E

University Title: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure

you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can

determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile

tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Portfolio required. Provide URL or attach a document with

samples.

Application Deadline

Job posting will remain open until filled, for best consideration

apply by June 29, 2026

Benefit Eligibility

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. For additional information on University

benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity

Employer .

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity

& Title IX at 816-235-6910.