Emerge Professional is hiring: Graphic Designer in Kansas City

We're partnered with a highly respected national AmLaw 100 law firm seeking an experienced

Graphic Designer

to join its Creative and Marketing team! With both a full-time and a contract opportunity available, this is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys producing polished visual content, maintaining brand consistency, and supporting a wide range of marketing and business development initiatives. Opportunities are available in

Atlanta, Kansas City, Nashville, Denver, and Chicago , with an in-office work environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong graphic design fundamentals, advanced Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality creative work. You'll collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, Events, attorneys, and other internal stakeholders to produce digital graphics, presentations, branded materials, and print-ready assets while independently managing multiple projects in a fast-paced professional services environment.

REWARDS

$70,000-$85,000 annual base salary for the full-time position
Full-time and contract opportunities available, with the contract assignment anticipated through February 2027
Opportunity to join a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for eligible full-time employees
Parking/Transit reimbursement depending on location and eligibility
Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities
Collaborative creative environment supporting attorneys, Marketing, Business Development, and firm leadership
REQUIREMENTS

3-5+ years of professional graphic design or creative production experience, preferably within a corporate, agency, law firm, or professional services environment
Background in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Creative Production, or a related field; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word, with strong presentation formatting and document design capabilities
Strong graphic design fundamentals with experience producing digital graphics, branded collateral, presentations, and print materials
Experience with photo editing, retouching, color correction, image resizing, and digital asset preparation
Knowledge of print production processes, file specifications, vendor requirements, and preparing production-ready artwork
Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading abilities, and strong design judgment with the ability to deliver accurate, polished work with minimal revisions
Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills with the ability to independently manage multiple requests and shifting deadlines
Strong client-service mindset with experience collaborating directly with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams
RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently manage graphic design and creative production requests from initial intake through final delivery, including project clarification, design, revisions, proofreading, and stakeholder communication
Create branded graphics for social media, internal communications, intranet platforms, digital marketing campaigns, and other recurring creative needs
Edit and prepare attorney headshots and firm photography, including cropping, color correction, light retouching, resizing, and formatting for print and digital use
Organize and maintain the firm's photography and digital asset libraries, ensuring files are accurately labeled, accessible, and aligned with brand standards
Design, format, and refine PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and other business materials to ensure visual consistency, accuracy, and readability
Prepare logos, branded assets, and production-ready artwork for internal teams, printers, signage vendors, and other external partners
Develop and produce marketing collateral, advertisements, event materials, signage, templates, and other print and digital creative assets
Provide creative production support for larger design initiatives, including overflow digital content, email graphics, and template-based marketing materials
Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, Events, attorneys, and other internal stakeholders to clarify project requirements, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality work
Maintain consistent visual branding across all creative materials while identifying opportunities to improve templates, production workflows, file organization, and overall team efficiency

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.