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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Senior UX/UI Product Designer, E&I UMR - Remote

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

design and functional behavior of proposed features Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to meet project deadlines while ensuring all deliverables align with UMR's voice, tone, and brand...

Remote Work

Interior Designer

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

Interior Designer Responsibilities: Lead interior planning and design on healthcare projects from programming throughconstruction administration....

Design Manager 2

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

Negotiates pricing, scopes of work, and creates contract terms for designers/design consultants....

US Tech - Specialized AI Design Manager

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

As a Manager, you will motivate and mentor junior designers while driving collaborative workshops that turn ambiguity into actionable steps....

Junior Graphic Designer

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

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you'll be integral in the planning, designing, developing, and maintenance of both print and electronic creative materials....

Hair Stylist - Legends @ Vlg West

  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Designer or Master Designer. Be a part of a team that is changing the face of the salon industry....

Sr. Design Engineer

  • Belton, MO (24 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Belton, MO (24 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago

In this role, you will supervise and mentor a team of 1 to 3 designers, setting expectations, delegating tasks, and ensuring projects meet targets and goals....

Sr. Design Engineer

  • Raymore, MO (22 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raymore, MO (22 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 days ago

In this role, you will supervise and mentor a team of 1 to 3 designers, setting expectations, delegating tasks, and ensuring projects meet targets and goals....

Hair Stylist

  • Blue Springs, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Blue Springs, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 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 chairgreat opportunities await!! Why...

Part-Time Hair Stylist

  • Raymore, MO (22 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raymore, MO (22 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 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!!...

Stylist, PT - $500 Hiring Incentive

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

Would it be wonderful to find a job in which you make an incredible difference in the lives of older adults and build meaningful relationships. Evenings and weekends are a thing of the past. All...

Roadway Design Engineer

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

We are looking for a talented Civil Engineer to join our growing Roadway/Highway design team in the Kansas City region. The ideal candidate for this role will be an EIT with experience working on...

Product Designer

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

Job Summary: As a Product Designer at IPFS, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience and visual aesthetics of our products....

Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Riverside, MO (12 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Riverside, MO (12 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to focus on the design of food machinery and equipment, ensuring compliance with food manufacturing...

Experienced Hair Stylist

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

Salary Not Available Experienced Hair Stylist HEAD CASE KC LLC Location: Kansas City, MO - 64106 Positions available: 1 Job #: 39b1ffc01 Source: ZipRecruiter Posted: 7/22/2025 Delivery Method:...

Demographic Data for Independence, MO

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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
67.2%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.1%
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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