Associate Graphic Designer

Brass Monkey, part of the Galison/Mudpuppy family, is looking for an Associate Graphic Designer–and ideally a funny one. Not because we want you to entertain us, but because everything we make is grounded in a dry, clever sense of humor. That includes anything from low-stakes party games about murder, to sticker books full of judgy fish. Our products are designed and written entirely by three people in Kansas City, MO (until you, that is), so we’re looking for someone that can contribute to all aspects of our process–and lucky for you, being clever is a big part of it.

The Associate Graphic Designer will assist in the creation of a variety of design assets (including designs for product, web, social, presentations, and more), aiding in the creation of product content (i.e. the funny stuff that we put into our products), responding to outside requests from other departments with requested assets, and assisting in the design and production of products from concept to execution.

Applicants will need a BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent, a minimum of one year’s design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. A minimum of three years of professional experience in the development of consumer products is preferred as is extensive skills in ideation, a copywriting/humor writing background and a high level of personal leadership. This position needs a proactive, detail-oriented person with strong learning agility, and the ability to adapt quickly while staying ahead of trends.

In addition, applicants will need a portfolio that demonstrates a refined design aesthetic with strong typographic and compositional skills. 

Employees work five days a week in our Kansas City, MO office. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

Hiring Salary Range - $50,400 - $57,960. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for our profit share plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Galison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter to our career site (link below).

We offer a full suite of benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, one week of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

In a technical sense, Brass Monkey is a consumer goods brand founded in 2020 to make entertaining, authentic, and well-designed stuff that people didn't even know they wanted to begin with. See, we firmly believe that there's a world between fine china and bobblehead dolls­–and that products can have personality without becoming roadside souvenirs. That’s our guiding principle: to make beautiful, well-crafted items that just happen to have a sense of humor. Who said that art school and open-mic nights were such a waste of time? We're looking at you, dad.

We are a highly collaborative (and fun) team–if we do say so ourselves. So, the ability to work in person at our Kansas City office is critical. That said, Brass Monkey is a proud part of Galison–out of New York City. Galison's mission is to create products that bring art into people's lives–so we'll take that as a compliment.