Graphic Designer - College of Law - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Works as a member of University of Tennessee Winston College of Law Office of Communications. Interdependently creates original visual assets and designs various collateral for print, digital, and multimedia applications that reflect the university's mission, vision, values and work within the established brand guidelines. The designer works independently on assigned projects while collaborating with the communications team to align designs with messaging, branding, and project objectives.

Requirements

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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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

Nice To Haves

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)
This position will work on creative that is applied across various channels, experience working deeply in one or more of these categories or some basic knowledge across all three would be beneficial

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