Position : Sr. Graphic Designer

　　Location : Kansas City, Kansas

　　Requisition ID: : 24314

　　Design engaging solutions for marketing and communications channels, including logo design, websites, social assets, emails, print and digital ads, publications, packaging, events, digital signage, internal presentations, etc., that align with the brand, messaging, and strategic objectives of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and its subsidiaries. Execute against the creative vision and uphold quality standards for the DFA brand and consumer brands.

　　DFA’s newly formed in-house creative team is responsible for delivering exceptional concepts, inspiring content, and delivering results for the cooperative and its brands. The team works on a broad range of digital and traditional touchpoints for external marketing, internal communications, and large-scale events. These touchpoints are critical in setting the culture and tone for the cooperative.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Develop style guides for various campaigns and programs

　　Develop and maintain turn-key brand templates

　　Provide photo art direction, assistance, and styling support

　　Understand and execute against design standards for the DFA brand and consumer brands across various channels

　　Collaborate with members of the communications, marketing, creative and client teams to ideate and execute engaging solutions

　　Execute creative with a keen eye for detail and quality of craft

　　Maintain a deep understanding of creative best practices across various digital and traditional channels

　　Communicate and present design concepts to peers and clients

　　Commit to and exemplify DFA’s and our team’s mission, vision, and values

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Education and Experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in design, advertising, or a related field

　　5+ years of progressive experience in agency or in-house agency

　　Portfolio that demonstrates creative work with a deep understanding of branding, layout, composition, typography, and color

　　Certification and/or License – none

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Able to demonstrate culture and trend expertise with impeccable taste in art direction and design

　　Able to take on new challenges, from big enterprise challenges to smaller tasks, with the same enthusiasm and passion

　　Able to work collaboratively as part of a larger team or individually in a fast-paced environment

　　Able to prioritize, manage and meet multiple concurrent deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively – visual, verbal and written – for a diverse range of internal and/or external audiences

　　Able to think strategically, creatively and problem solve

　　Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office

　　Working knowledge of web design, digital asset management, pre-press standards

　　Able to work across functions, geographies, and organizational levels to develop solutions; engages and involves key stakeholders as necessary

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer