Graphic Designer / Creative Writer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking a Graphic Designer/Creative Writer.

Summary:
This is a hybrid creative role responsible for developing compelling written content and high-quality visual communications that support customer, community, employee, and stakeholder engagement for a regulated utility. This position will translate complex utility, regulatory, operational, and customer information into clear, accurate, accessible, and brand-aligned materials across print, digital, social, presentation, and campaign channels.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller and versatile designer who can balance creativity with precision, compliance awareness, and customer empathy. This role requires close collaboration with marketing, communications, energy efficiency, customer experience, regulatory, operations, legal, and external agency partners to produce materials that are visually engaging, easy to understand, and appropriate for a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities:
* Write, edit, and proofread marketing and communications content for customer campaigns, employee communications, newsletters, bill inserts, website updates, social media, email, brochures, fact sheets, presentations, event materials, signage, and other collateral
* Design creative assets for print and digital channels, including flyers, infographics, social graphics, presentations, display materials, ads, reports, templates, and branded campaign elements
* Translate technical, regulatory, operational, and customer service information into clear, concise, audience-appropriate communications
* Maintain consistency with brand standards, tone of voice, accessibility expectations, plain-language principles, and approved messaging

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Visual Communications, or a related field; Equivalent experience may be considered
* Demonstrated experience creating both written content and visual designs for business, marketing, communications, or public-facing materials
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
* Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout, typography, and visual communication skills
* Ability to simplify complex information while maintaining accuracy, credibility, and appropriate tone
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand, legal, regulatory, and accessibility guidelines
* Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
* Portfolio or work samples demonstrating both design and writing capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in a regulated industry, utility, energy company, public sector organization, or other environment requiring careful review and compliance-sensitive communications
* Experience developing customer-facing communications related to billing, safety, reliability, infrastructure, energy efficiency, outage preparedness, community programs, or public awareness campaigns
* Experience creating executive presentations, infographics, campaign toolkits, social media assets, and multi-channel marketing materials
* Knowledge of accessibility best practices, plain-language writing, AP Style, brand governance, and print production processes
* Basic photography, video editing, animation, web content, or email marketing experience is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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