Graphic Designer - College of Law - UTK

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.

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

Required Qualifications

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

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, Skills, and Abilities:

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)

Application Process:

For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR09

Salary Range: $63k-$73k

About The College :

The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, founded in 1890, is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The mission of UT Law is to prepare students for the practice of law by integrating theory and practice across the curriculum, with an emphasis on clinical and skills training, innovative classroom teaching, legal writing, and professional values. The college endeavors to produce high-quality scholarship that examines, explains, critiques, and improves the law and the legal system. UT Law strives to serve the university, the campus, the profession, and the public by developing and sharing its talents and expertise.

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