Job Description Corporate Communications / Graphic Designer

Corporate Communications


Graphic Designer
Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our Corporate Communications department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in commercial/fine art
  • Proficiency with design, illustration, layout, photography, computer graphics and art graphics
  • Three plus years hands-on experience in a corporate environment with experience in a wide range of projects (publications to brochures to newspaper ads)
  • Technical and creative knowledge of design, form, line, color, layout, illustration, photography and printing
  • Macintosh computer skills
  • Highly skilled in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, with a working knowledge of Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Dream Weaver.
  • Firm grasp of print processes including file preparation and color check
  • Must be able to see a project from conception to completion
  • A strong knowledge of photography and photographic processes is also required
  • Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position
    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conceive, design and produce sales literature, sales promotion, incentive club material, advertising material, publications, meeting needs, logos and other graphics for all companies, agencies, and Home Office in a timely manner while maintaining an organized, teamwork based atmosphere.
  • Serve as a key member of corporate brainstorming team for various Corporate Communication projects.
  • Assist with photography needs for annual report, contests, site promotion, catalogues, publications, etc., either on location or the in-house photography studio. As well as candid photography needs for in-house events/meetings and maintenance of/correction to those photos
  • Other artwork as needed by a wide variety of Home Office and Agency clients
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
ATTN: Human Resources Department
3520 Broadway
P.O. Box 219139
Kansas City, MO 64121-9139
EOE/MFVH
e-mail:[email protected]

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