Junior Web / Graphic Designer – Kansas City

You love the fine art of typography and nerd out over online animations. When crafting client’s identity and website you make Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign sing. You are the next evolutionary step in the designer’s path.

We’re talking digital, web, print – the works. As a graphic design intern at Catapult, the majority of the work involves collaborating with full-time designers to compile exquisite visuals for websites and crafting social media campaign graphics. You’ll also be asked to tap into a brand’s identity and visually bring it to life across multiple channels. This is a highly collaborative role with a lot of perks.

Compensation: 32K – 38K Depending on Ability

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Has 1 year of experience in web and graphic design (preferred)
• Knows and is comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Is able to pick up and learn new software suites easily
• Demonstrates expertise in UI/UX best practices and current design trends (both web and print)
• Is familiar with popular CMS platforms and has experience with at least one web framework
• Possesses excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses excellent organizational skills and attention to detail (we listed this one twice intentionally)
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of design concepts. Real-world experience is a plus, but a killer portfolio will get you in the door.
• Sees the potential in every assignment, big or small.
• Cares about the little details.
• Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to the workplace
• Has a relevant degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, or equivalent experience
• Willingness to learn additional skills and software for a collaborative environment
• Strong time-management skills – self-motivated, self-starter
• 2 years of work experience (preferred)
• Agency experience (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop responsive, user-friendly website pages
• Design print materials, including brochures, posters, and business cards
• Develop brand identities and ensure consistent application across all media
• Collaborate with clients and team members to understand project requirements
• Ensure all designs are on-brand and meet client objectives
• Optimize websites for maximum speed and scalability
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and design trends in both web and print

We want to hear from you if you’re ready to push your design skills to new heights! Send us your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this multifaceted role. Don’t forget to include a link to your online portfolio in your application. Join our team and help bring creative visions to life, from pixel to print!

Catapult Creative Media is a digital agency providing digital marketing solutions. We create brand identities and stories while optimizing content for web searches and social media engagement. We serve various clients, large and small, and commit to each with enthusiasm, creativity and hard work. Catapult is a national leader in Search and is currently building software that adds to their client’s digital marketing capabilities. They are recognized as leaders in Artificial Intelligence in digital marketing space.