Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer

📍 Location: Hybrid – Kansas City, MO

💼 Employment Type: Direct Hire - Fulltime

💰 Compensation: $30–$80 per hour (based on experience)

🚫 Relocation Assistance: Not Available

📅 Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative and versatile Graphic Designer to support branding, marketing, and event-related initiatives on a part-time or contract basis. This role is ideal for a self-motivated designer who can take projects from concept to completion, transforming ideas into polished visual assets across both digital and print platforms.

The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality creative work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design marketing and brand assets across digital and print channels, including social media graphics, email campaigns, flyers, presentations, proposals, event collateral, and promotional materials.
• Develop and maintain brand identity systems, including logos, typography, color palettes, templates, and design guidelines.
• Create event-related materials such as banners, programs, signage, name badges, stage graphics, and wayfinding assets.
• Adapt designs across multiple platforms while ensuring brand consistency and visual integrity.
• Collaborate with content, marketing, and strategy teams to bring campaign concepts to life.
• Prepare production-ready files and coordinate deliverables for printers, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage revisions efficiently and meet project deadlines, including occasional fast-turnaround assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional or freelance graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, marketing, social media, layout, and print design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Experience with Canva and/or Figma is a plus.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and deliver polished, production-ready designs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting events, conferences, or live activations.
• Motion graphics, animation, or short-form video editing experience.
• Knowledge of print production processes and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with community-focused or culturally intentional creative work.

Portfolio Requirement

A portfolio is required for consideration.

Please include a portfolio link or PDF showcasing a range of work, including:

• Branding and logo design
• Marketing and social media assets
• Print and layout projects
• End-to-end creative projects from concept through final delivery

If work was completed as part of a team, please indicate your specific contributions.

Additional Information

• Flexible, project-based schedule with varying weekly workloads.
• Opportunity to contribute to diverse branding, marketing, and event initiatives.
• Designers will work within their own creative environment using their preferred tools.
• Brand assets, project briefs, and creative direction will be provided.

If you're passionate about creating impactful visual experiences and enjoy working on a variety of creative projects, we'd love to hear from you.