Temp Graphic Designer Division of Student Success UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe Graphic Designer position will play a key role in the overall visual look and feel of the Division of Student Success (DSS) and be a creative driving force for the divisions Communications Team. This position will be responsible for creating high-impact visuals and modern designs that inform inspire and captivate target audiences. The design efforts will be utilized across a variety of mediums to achieve the desired results including digital collateral (web social email) print collateral (events signage invitations publications) and internal comms (reports newsletters PowerPoints).The ideal candidate is someone who will apply their visual design expertise and strong creative skills to create meaningful long-lasting and beautiful designs. The Graphic Designer will work closely with and report to the Director of Strategic Communications to bring new and exciting designs to life that elevate the overall UTK brand and position DSS at the forefront of the student success experience.This is a unique opportunity to join a growing division at a thriving university and bring your own creative energy and expertise to a brand new position. This is a LDA position from December 1 2025 through May 31 2026 at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus with the ability for remote work.ResponsibilitiesDesign:-Design a wide range of creative (print digital web) across the Division of Student Success (DSS) working under the guidance of the Director of Strategic Communications.-Develop original designs for web social email events signage invitations publications reports newsletters and PowerPoints while also adhering closely to UTK brand standards-Demonstrate strong grasp of tools and processes related to high-level graphic design -Understand the overall DSS marketing and communications strategy participate in weekly brainstorms utilize creative expertise to produce & deliver original innovative visuals-Understand how and when creative is used in all phases of the marketing and communications funnel awareness engagement conversion retention and advocacyCreate:-Create graphic design templates that can be utilized and shared across the division.-Act as a player/coach during the creative development process to help key stakeholders in the division understand the inspiration and direction behind designs and artwork.-Conceptualize big ideas alongside Director of Strategic Communications with the intent of engaging students and supporting key division objectives.-Bring creative solutions to business and marketing initiatives. Be a proactive problem solverCollaborate:-Collaborate with division partners (Student Life Enrollment Management) to create co-branded visuals and creative that support the overall goals of each respective unit-Collaborate with student workers and/or interns bi-weekly to provide purposeful learning experiences.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation:Bachelors degree in graphic design interactive design multimedia illustration animation or related field.Experience:1 years of digital and print-based graphic designKnowledge Skills Abilities:At least 1-3 years of work experience with demonstrated success in a designer role that includes the use of modern design techniques tools and principles.Proficiency and experience with digital tools including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator and other tools such as SketchProven experience in digital and print designAbility to conceptualize designs and creative for current generation (Gen Z) and future generation (Gen Alpha) of student scholarsAbides by and keeps up-to-date with UTK brand guidelines when developing designPreferred QualificationsEducation:Masters degree in graphic design interactive design multimedia illustration animation or related fieldExperience:Graphic design experience in corporate and higher ed situationsCompensation and BenefitsUT market range: MR9Anticipated hiring range: Minimum $30.00/hrFind more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication InstructionsTo express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted.ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesRequired Experience:Contract Key Skills Graphic Design,Photography,Adobe Acrobat,HTML5,Layout Design,Adobe Creative Suite,Web Design,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDraw,Adobe Indesign Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1