Graphic Designer

OUR UNIVERSITY

Cleveland University-Kansas City is a private, non-profit university that has been in existence for over a hundred years and is committed to educating and developing leaders in health promotion. Through our programs and services, we promote the concepts of health promotion and their essential role in achieving good health, maintaining and restoring health, and optimizing human performance.

OUR CULTURE

We are passionately protective of our institutional culture and the relationships we build with our students, patients, employees, and alumni. We are committed to operating with high degrees of integrity and ethics and seek to promote inclusiveness and collaboration in all we do.

Cleveland University-Kansas City supports its employees through a robust employee benefits package. All employees have access to complimentary chiropractic care in our public health center, an on-site fitness center, access to free personal and professional development resources, and the ability to participate in our 401k retirement plan. Employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and generous paid time off benefits. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying organization and participate in a tuition exchange program for qualifying employees and dependents.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for fulfilling a variety of creative duties for the University while promoting the CUKC mission and staying consistent with the brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visual designs for marketing materials while following brand standards, including brochures, flyers, posters, social media graphics, and other promotional materials
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the organization's products, services, and target audience to effectively communicate their value.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and other departments to ensure designs align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Conceptualize and develop design ideas for new projects and services.
• Work with printers and other vendors to ensure high-quality print production and brand consistency.
• Develop and maintain a consistent brand image across all materials.
• Stay up-to-date on design trends, best practices and tools.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate and present design ideas and concepts to the marketing team and other stakeholders.
• Submit invoices for approval
• Assist with ordering apparel and promotional items for other departments.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field OR 4 years of graphic design-related experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design skills and ability to create visually appealing designs.
• Proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of print production processes and techniques.
• Working knowledge of scaling images for social media platforms, email and web usage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinker with a passion for graphic design and staying up-to-date on industry trends.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with CMS, HTML, CSS and project management tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
  
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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