University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 12 hours ago
Graphic Designer - College of Law - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking a Graphic Designer for the Winston College of Law Office of Communications. The designer will create original visual assets for print, digital, and multimedia applications while collaborating with the communications team to align designs with branding and project objectives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Creates high-quality graphics and visual designs for application across various channels—print, digital, and multimedia—acting as a contributor to high profile projects like national campaigns and as a lead designer on smaller scope projects
Fully executes original design projects based on existing brand guidelines for a variety of audiences and stakeholders. Understands brand guidelines and exercises decision-making in design to maintain quality creative output that remains on brand
Interprets project goals, audience needs, and stakeholder input to translate requirements into visual designs
Demonstrates sound judgment, knowledge of industry standards, and best practices to create seamless user experiences through high-quality design
Works independently to apply designs and other key art to defined formats and platform specifications
Designer determines how best to visually execute the work with direction and expectations provided
Applies artistic knowledge, design principles, and professional judgment to create effective, audience-appropriate designs
Participates in brainstorming and ideation sessions, contributing collaboratively alongside other creative team members and project stakeholders to ensure the product applies the best practices and best ideas in their work and the work of their colleagues
Successfully communicates ideas, rationale, and specifics of design solutions
Responds collaboratively to project revisions, seeking solutions that meet best practices while understanding and resolving concerns from various subject matter experts
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree and at least 3 years professional experience in Graphic Design or related field; or bachelor's degree and at least 2 years professional experience in Graphic Design or related field
Working knowledge of industry standard design software
Working knowledge of best practices in print and digital communication
Ability to work within established brand guidelines
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity and involvement, prioritizing tasks appropriately
Works independently as well as under guidance from senior team members
Works well under time constraints or to a deadline
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years professional experience in Graphic Design or related field (Field of Study: Graphic design or related field)
Knowledge of print processes and techniques
Knowledge of digital design principles and techniques (responsive layouts, basic CSS, fundamentals of good UX/UI)
Knowledge of motion graphics design and animation techniques
Knowledge of video and photography production (including shooting, editing, retouching)
Knowledge of social media content creation (planning, designing, and producing platform-appropriate graphics, video, and motion assets and making adaptable for multiple platforms—Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X)
Company
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bruce Behn
Dean and CEO, Digital Learning
Mark Savage
Chief Technology Officer, Digital Learning at UT
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