Visual Storyteller & Multimedia Designer

CL 6feb969b 76c8 4c4e 8d25 646186c13f85; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 3,917,894 - 4,799,558; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS retirement options

457(b) plan options

Insurance starts day of hire

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Leawood, Kansas seeks a Visual Communications Specialist to act as the city’s primary visual storyteller, creating graphics, photography, and video that showcase services, events, employees, and the Leawood community.

You will design for print and digital, manage branding, and collaborate with departments to produce engaging content that informs residents and strengthens community engagement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in graphic design or visual communication plus 3 years of experience; or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience: bachelor's in graphic design with 1 year, or 5 years, or a cert with 3 years.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics, publications, signage, and promotional materials for print, digital, and social media.
• Serve as the City’s primary photographer; capture and edit images of services, events, and people.
• Produce video and other digital content to support City communication goals.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual storytelling

Photography

Videography

Project management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in graphic design or visual communication

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or visual communication (related experience)

Visual Communications certificate (optional)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

The City of Leawood, Kansas seeks a Visual Communications Specialist to act as the city’s primary visual storyteller, creating graphics, photography, and video that showcase services, events, employees, and the Leawood community.

You will design for print and digital, manage branding, and collaborate with departments to produce engaging content that informs residents and strengthens community engagement.