Graphic Design Coordinator

The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Graphic Design Coordinator for the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Reporting to the Senior Director of Creative Communications the Graphic Design Coordinator is responsible for producing and developing visual communications for advancement initiatives working alongside members of the Communications and Donor Experience team and partners across the division.

This role will conceptualize and produce graphic design projects such as print and digital materials for alumni relations events student and young alumni programs annual giving development and donor experience communications aimed at alumni and donors to the university.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conceptualize and Produce Visual Design Projects: Works within the UT Advancement brand to produce high-quality materials. Determines concept design and development of collateral materials making strategic choices for typography illustrations and photography. Creates simple animations for digital communication.

Print-Production & File Management:Prepares digital layouts for projects preps files for production and sends print ready files to printer or vendor for printing and mailing. Exports files appropriate for the platform. Manages print projects from concept to completion by sending artwork to printer reviewing proofs or press checks at printer for final approval of projects.

Photography & Special Projects: Coordinates manages and art directs photoshoots with students alumni faculty and with faculty or staff to reserve photoshoot sizes and archives photography. Manages special visual communications projects as needed. Supports Advancement team by staffing special alumni and development events as needed.

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Graphic Design Coordinator position is required to have:

• Bachelors degree

• 1 years of experience in graphic design along with experience in Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills are paramount along with creative thinking and attentionto detail.

• Excellent organization time management and project management skills and a positive attitude are essential.

A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate general any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:

• Experience with other Adobe programs Microsoft Office and digital photography is preferred.

• Experience with print production preferred as well.

• Experience with designing digital advertising and social media.

Application Process:Priority will be given to applications received on or before January 5 2026via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile portfolio cover letter and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional will not be contacted without explicit permission of the must submit a portfolio that includes a minimum of 5 samples of graphic design work. The portfolio should be a website link to a digital body of work or a PDF of samples.

When determining minimum qualifications only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

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 visa status.

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Target Start Date: February 2026

Benefits: The Foundations greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generouspaid leave accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

• Flexible work arrangements offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

• Educationbenefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

• Retirement and deferred compensation plans including 401(k) 403(b) etc.

• Comprehensive medical dental and visioninsurance plans

• Employeediscounts to attractions services and goods

The Foundation:The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville has been advancing knowledge and enriching lives since its founding in 1794. Tennessees flagship public research university UT Knoxville is a diverse community whose shared commitment to discovery creativity and education combines with a tradition of service and engagement to carry the Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. UTs campushome to more than 36000 students and 9000 faculty and staff membersis part of the vibrant city of Knoxville located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville Chattanooga Pulaski Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.