Graphic Design Specialist jobs in Kansas City, MO

Full-time position available with the Office of the City Manager, City Communications Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $22.52-$33.78/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 29, 2024

REQUIRES high school graduation, supplemented by the completion of 2 years formal training or experience in graphic arts and related areas.

• Develops ideas and translates job parameters into appropriate technical specification, including print process, paper stock, ink, typeface and binding format.
• Establishes standards and ensures that all forms of artwork and written material conform to the City’s established standards.
• Gathers data and interviews appropriate personnel to compile information for documents.
• Consults with appropriate personnel to clarify details of subject matter and verify data or information. Ensures technical accuracy.
• Generates graphic files in formats appropriate for the medium for which they will be utilized or processed.
• Prepares accurate graphic renderings of creative ideas for incorporation into publication designs.
• Ensures that vendors provide timely and high-quality service to the City.
• Capable of producing and presenting PowerPoint visuals as needed.
• Composes, revises, edits and proofs text for publications using established guidelines.
• Reviews text for spelling and grammar accuracy and correctness of language usage.
• Ensures that publication text is clear, logical, accurate and consistent.
• Formats publications effectively to ensure the intended message is clear and presented in a logical and comprehensible manner.
• Prepares the layout for various reports and publications whenever the visual aspects are of primary importance.
• Designs specialized graphs, letterheads, forms, and other miscellaneous items.
• Prepares leaflets, bulletins, manuals, and booklets for mass reproduction.
• Performs other work requiring specialized knowledge of the graphic arts and skill in design technique.
• Designs City forms in compliance with appropriate design standards.

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).