Client: State of TN/TN THEC TSAC
Job ID: 64769
Job Title: Creative Graphic Design
Pay rate: $40/hr on C2C
Location: 312 Rosa Parks Ave.9th Floor Nashville Tennessee 37243
Estimated Duration: 09/02/2025 - 11/26/2025
Remote
Description
- The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is undergoing a strategic rebranding process to establish a unified modern and recognizable identity. This includes the development of a refined logo updated agency materials and a clear brand system that reflects the agencys values and strategic direction.
- A contracted part-time graphic designer will support this initiative by delivering high-quality visual assets and design systems that align with messaging and outreach goals.
- This position will work 20 hours/week for a span of approx. three months.
- This position is remote and has a flexible work schedule Monday-Friday. Preferred candidate would reside in Tennessee. We will provide necessary technology for the term of the contract.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Communications or related field preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills.
Deliverables
- Logo Refinement and Finalization
- Refine or redesign the THEC logos based on direction from leadership and stakeholder input.
- Provide final logo files in all necessary formats (AI EPS PNG SVG JPG).
- Include variations (horizontal stacked color grayscale icon-only) for flexible use.
- Agency-Wide Material Recreation
- Redesign key agency documents and templates to reflect the updated brand.
- Examples include but not limited to: fact sheets brochures letterhead PowerPoint slides email banners and reports.
- Provide templates in editable formats (e.g. InDesign PowerPoint Word Canva etc.) for ongoing use.
- Brand Guidelines Development
- Create a comprehensive brand guidelines document that includes:
- Logo usage rules and spacing
- Color palette
- Typography hierarchy and usage
- Icon and image style
- Graphic elements and visual tone
- Guidance for accessibility and ADA compliance
- Deliver both digital (PDF) and editable formats.
- Social Media Graphics
- Develop a series of branded social media templates for announcements events and campaign messaging.
- Design platform-specific elements (LinkedIn Twitter/X) including:
- Cover images
- Profile graphics
- Highlight icons
- Ensure templates are editable and easy for internal communications staff to update.
- Board of Trustees Event Materials
- Design branded collateral for the October Board of Trustees event including:
- Event signage
- Presentation deck (PowerPoint)
- Name badges
- Printed programs or one-pagers
- Event-branded visuals or animations for digital displays
- Website Asset Support
- Collaborate with internal communications staff to provide visual assets for the website.
- Deliver updated graphics banners icons and other visual elements as needed.
- Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across key landing pages.
Milestone | Target Date |
Project Kickoff | September 2025 |
Draft Logo Concepts Due | September 2025 |
Initial Brand Guidelines & Templates | September 5 2025 |
Social Media & Website Asset Delivery | September 10 2025 |
Board of Trustees Event Materials Finalized | September 30 2025 |
Final Deliverables & Wrap-Up | November 26 2025 |
Collaboration and Review
- Contractor will participate in regular check-ins (weekly or biweekly) with the THEC/TSAC communications team.
- Contractor will revise designs based on feedback from internal leadership.
- All assets must be reviewed and approved by THEC prior to final delivery.
Ownership and Usage
- All final designs and assets created under this agreement will be the sole property of THEC with unrestricted rights for use across platforms and media.
Type | Category | Qualification | Description | Competency | Required |
Skills | Others | Adobe Creative Cloud | Illustrator InDesign Photoshop | Proficient (4-6 Years) | Yes |