Visual Communications Specialist
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
communications
design
web
graphic design
content
web design
wordpress
adobe
communications
social media
media
visual design
websites
November 30, 2022
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Communications & Marketing Professional 2 -Visual Communications Specialist
Office of Information Technology, Communication & Creative Services team
Regular, full-time, exempt position, Salary Range MR10
Knox-area, hybrid position, minimum two days on campus
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has an immediate opening for a Visual Communications Specialist for graphic and web design. We are looking for an individual with a graphic design background, technical curiosity and problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn and try new solutions.
This position supports marketing and promotions for OIT services with creative concepts, graphic design elements, web content, eNewsletters, digital signage, and various social media applications. This position leads projects and contributes to project teams with formal visual design solutions.
This position is responsible for front-end web development, including design, development, testing, and documentation of web projects and maintaining various OIT websites. This position leads web-based projects, from vision to completion, collaborating with team members, OIT developers, and server admins to complete required project goals. This position provides consultation and training to the UT community on WordPress, web solutions, and graphic design-related applications.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, internship, and experience. Master's degree preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Graphic Design Solutions:
* Design and implement graphic design and multimedia for online and print materials to support OIT projects and promote OIT services.
* Create, apply, and manage consistent brand standards (UT and OIT logos, colors, etc.) across enterprise apps, platforms, and systems.
* Front-end web design and development:
* Create websites focusing on user engagement, user experience, site structure, visual design principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design principles.
* Develop web-based content with WordPress, applying themes and plugins, and adding basic functionality to sites.
* Consult and troubleshoot with customers on websites, WordPress, and other web content management apps.
* Social Media: Create content and manage OIT's social media platforms.
* Project Management: Manage and maintain projects with a great degree of independence.
* Trains the university community in web design, graphic design, information design, and user experience.
* Research and stay current on new technologies.
Required Skills:
* Expertise in applying formal visual design principles.
* Expertise with image editors and layout software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
* Experience in applying usability and accessibility standards to digital content.
* Knowledge of web design fundamentals.
* Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
* Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with WordPress, plugins, applying themes, and adding basic site functionality.
* Intermediate skills in HTML and CSS.
* Knowledge of jQuery and PHP.
* Experience with multimedia authoring tools such as TechSmith Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline, and presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Experience with teaching or training.
* Experience working in higher education environments.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume, a cover letter, three references, and a sample portfolio of your work. Your sample portfolio could include PDFs, hyperlinks, or image files. When uploading images or work samples, please have clear labeling that includes your first and last name.
Office of Information Technology, Communication & Creative Services team
Regular, full-time, exempt position, Salary Range MR10
Knox-area, hybrid position, minimum two days on campus
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has an immediate opening for a Visual Communications Specialist for graphic and web design. We are looking for an individual with a graphic design background, technical curiosity and problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn and try new solutions.
This position supports marketing and promotions for OIT services with creative concepts, graphic design elements, web content, eNewsletters, digital signage, and various social media applications. This position leads projects and contributes to project teams with formal visual design solutions.
This position is responsible for front-end web development, including design, development, testing, and documentation of web projects and maintaining various OIT websites. This position leads web-based projects, from vision to completion, collaborating with team members, OIT developers, and server admins to complete required project goals. This position provides consultation and training to the UT community on WordPress, web solutions, and graphic design-related applications.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, internship, and experience. Master's degree preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Graphic Design Solutions:
* Design and implement graphic design and multimedia for online and print materials to support OIT projects and promote OIT services.
* Create, apply, and manage consistent brand standards (UT and OIT logos, colors, etc.) across enterprise apps, platforms, and systems.
* Front-end web design and development:
* Create websites focusing on user engagement, user experience, site structure, visual design principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design principles.
* Develop web-based content with WordPress, applying themes and plugins, and adding basic functionality to sites.
* Consult and troubleshoot with customers on websites, WordPress, and other web content management apps.
* Social Media: Create content and manage OIT's social media platforms.
* Project Management: Manage and maintain projects with a great degree of independence.
* Trains the university community in web design, graphic design, information design, and user experience.
* Research and stay current on new technologies.
Required Skills:
* Expertise in applying formal visual design principles.
* Expertise with image editors and layout software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
* Experience in applying usability and accessibility standards to digital content.
* Knowledge of web design fundamentals.
* Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
* Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with WordPress, plugins, applying themes, and adding basic site functionality.
* Intermediate skills in HTML and CSS.
* Knowledge of jQuery and PHP.
* Experience with multimedia authoring tools such as TechSmith Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, or Articulate Storyline, and presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Experience with teaching or training.
* Experience working in higher education environments.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume, a cover letter, three references, and a sample portfolio of your work. Your sample portfolio could include PDFs, hyperlinks, or image files. When uploading images or work samples, please have clear labeling that includes your first and last name.
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