Designer Jobs in Independence, MO

A Designer in the advertising industry is responsible for creating visually appealing and effective promotional materials for a company's products or services. They collaborate closely with advertising and marketing teams to understand brand objectives, target audience, and promotional goals. They use this information to create designs for various advertising platforms such as print, online, television, and social media. Designers also play a key role in selecting the colors, images, text style, and layout for an advertising campaign. They also provide quality control over their own work and the work of their team by reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing.

A successful Designer should have strong creative and technical skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Certifications in these software programs can enhance a Designer's credibility. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Prior roles before becoming a Designer could include Junior Designer, Graphic Artist, or Production Artist. These positions provide individuals with the opportunity to gain experience in creating designs and using design software, as well as learning to work as part of a design and advertising team.

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Refrigeration Design Engineer III

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

Refrigeration Design Engineer III Req #769 Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States of America New York City, New York, New York, United...

Mid-Level Plumbing Design Engineer Multiple Sectors

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago

Mid-Level Plumbing Design Engineer - Multiple Sectors Req #266 Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America Philadelphia,...

Plumbing Design Engineer (Lead & Senior) Multiple Sectors

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago

Lead Designers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations, and risk management activities. Leads project and design efforts from concept design throughpletion....

Mid-Level HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer Multiple Sectors

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago

Mid-Level HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer - Multiple Sectors Req #263 Lenexa, Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America Denver, Denver,...

Plumbing Design Engineer Lead - Science & Technology

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 hours ago

Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designer....

Design Engineer - Municipal

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC's Clients. This...

Design Engineer - Highway

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC's Clients. This...

Design Engineer - Bridge

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 1 day ago

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC's Clients. This...

CS Designer

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout. Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining brand consistency....

Hair Stylist

  • Shawnee, KS (16 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (16 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon, the worlds largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether youre new to the industry or have years behind the chairgreat opportunities await!! Great...

Design Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 days ago

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales,...

Interior Designer

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 days ago

HOK is hiring an Interior Designer for our Sports + Recreation + Entertainment group in our Kansas City office. This role interprets, organizes and executes the conceptual design of a project....

Remote Design Engineer

  • Lees Summit, MO (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (14 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 7 days ago

REMOTE DESIGN ENGINEER IN LEE'S SUMMIT Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: Missouri, Lee's Summit Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Job...

Creative Services Designer

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout. Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining brand consistency....

Part-Time Hair Stylist

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon, the world's largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether you're new to the industry or have years behind the chair great opportunities await!!...

Demographic Data for Independence, MO

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Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The Designers
A new fashion series looks at the highlights and impact of some the world’s most groundbreaking and influential designers of the 20th century. Featuring contributions from the UK’s leading fashion...
Engaging Community: Models and Methods for Designers and Planners
This course proposes that most cities have neither the infrastructure nor the processes in place to support the demographically complex public in fulfilling its role in democracy. Through this...
ChatGPT for Designers
This workshop guides viewers through the various ways ChatGPT can enhance the design process, including recommending color palettes, assisting in UX copywriting, generating design direction, and...

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Salary for Designer Jobs in Independence, MO

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Designers in Independence, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Designers in Independence, MO
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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