Layout Designer

ZipRecruiter; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Layout Designer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with other design experts to produce high-quality publications. As a Layout Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing layouts that adhere to brand standards, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. With a strong emphasis on creativity and organization, this position is perfect for someone who is passionate about design and eager to contribute to a rapidly expanding company. If you possess a strong visual portfolio and the ability to adapt to changing trends, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong visual portfolio is a must, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create effective layouts for print publications quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate design concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Visual Design Sense

Adaptability

Editorial Layout Experience

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

City Lifestyle is looking for a full-time Layout Designer to move quickly through projects and who possess the ability to multi-task. Layout Designers work with heavy autonomy in a team atmosphere with other design experts who collectively produce publications according to their sphere of expertise. The role of a layout designer reports to the Art Director to ensure clarity of brand standards across publications. This is a remote role, but residence in Kansas City is still required.

This individual must possess the following skills:

• The candidate must be well versed in Adobe Creative Cloud. Specifically, our team works primarily in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Creative Cloud.
• Strong communication skills are necessary. Our designers need to communicate effectively and clearly with individuals who may be unfamiliar with design formats and terminology.
• Work experience is not required for this position, however a strong visual portfolio is a must.
• The ability to multi-task and accomplish jobs quickly.
• The desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mind with a highly-developed visual sense.
• Ability to adapt to growth within our rapidly expanding company. Self-induced initiative is greatly desired.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Open to constructive criticism.
• Editorial layout experience desired.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in graphic design or comparable work experience with demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is a must.
• Residence in the Kansas City area.
• The ability to quickly create effective layouts for print.
• Ability to anticipate and stay abreast of design trends.
• A sense of accountability for the projects you oversee.

About Us

City Lifestyle produces monthly magazines created exclusively for and about various communities. Each publication is directly mailed to its community and is paid for by advertising.

City Lifestyle launched its flagship publication,Leawood Lifestyle, in September 2009. Since its launch, City Lifestyle has grown to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the country according toInc. 5000, with magazines located across the United States from coast to coast. The corporate office for City Lifestyle is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

• Ranked 4.9 out of 5 stars by Glassdoor
• 97% of employees would refer City Lifestyle to a friend (Glassdoor)
• #1 producer of luxury publications targeting local cities and communities
• Collectively reaching over 2.5M readers each month

Dependability is a must, and references will be required. Please reply with your resume and a link to your online portfolio. Due to the volume of candidates, please post, but do not call. All resumes will be reviewed.