Graphic Designer (Graphic Design Specialist)

Job Description:

Graphic Designer (Graphic Design Specialist)

Description

Full-time position available with the Office of the City Manager - City Communications
Location: 414 E 12th St
Pay Starting at: $22.97 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline: August 5, 2026

About Us

About the City Manager's Office

The City Manager's Office provides executive leadership and operational oversight to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery of municipal services under the council-manager form of government. The office serves as a strategic advisor to the mayor and City Council, supporting policy development, budget preparation, and organizational direction. Oversees department leadership appointments, enforces municipal laws and ordinances, and coordinates citywide operations and programs. The City Manager works to deliver staff support to the City Council and its committees, including policy analysis and implementation. Manages high-profile, citywide initiatives and special events, ensuring successful coordination across departments and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Leads visual strategy across multiple platforms, ensuring design coherence and alignment with the city's branding and communication goals.
• Drives the creative process from concept through execution, ensuring designs effectively communicate the intended message.
• Serves as the primary visual communications expert.
• Collaborates with the Brand Manager, Public Information Officers, and various departments to conceptualize and implement design solutions.
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders in the design process.
• Solicits and integrates feedback to refine concepts and strategies.
• Oversees the creation of a wide range of visual materials, including digital graphics for social media, webpages, emails, and print materials for events and campaigns.
• Ensures all designs meet functional and aesthetic standards, from initial invitations to onsite event branding and display setups.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal teams to manage production timelines, material sourcing, and budget constraints.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of visual materials in real-world applications.
• Adjusts strategies based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Documents design processes and decisions to build a knowledge base for future projects.
• Analyzes the outcomes of design implementations, using insights to improve future design strategies and execution.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• High school graduation
• Supplemented by the completion of 2 years formal training or experience in graphic arts and related areas.
• Preference: Department requires candidates submit a portfolio for consideration.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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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 [email protected] .

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).