Title: Visual Communications Designer

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

The Visual Communications Designer will be responsible for design and execution of a wide range of visual assets to support Vol State’s marketing initiatives. This includes creating engaging visual content for print and digital platforms while ensuring brand consistency and visual excellence.

Job Duties:

Assist in planning, developing, writing, and executing marketing, communications and digital campaigns and be adept at carrying content over to the appropriate platform, i.e., web slide, social media platforms and press materials. Serve as a writer and a storyteller ensuring a cohesive, unified, and consistent brand identity across internal and external college communications. Conceptualize and develop compelling visual content for print and digital media, including marketing collateral, videos, web graphics, presentations, and other creative design elements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into visually engaging designs. Champion and communicate the Vol State brand. Assist the marketing team with developing and executing new marketing initiatives. Stay up to date with the latest trends in graphic design and video production. Graphic design for printed and digital marketing collateral. Video production projects with editing. Attends and assists with campus and community special events. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience OR an Associate’s degree or higher and one year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in visual communication, graphic design, advertising, marketing, web development, communications, new media, or a related field.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects.
Extensive experience in visual design and content creation.
Experience in motion graphics and video editing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in creating visual content for various traditional and digital platforms.
Strong visual storytelling and conceptualization abilities.
An understanding of branding and the ability to maintain visual consistency across various materials.
Ability to effectively interface with various audiences with attention to tone and nuance.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must present a confident, professional demeanor.
Must be able to master a number of tasks, often simultaneously.
Must be flexible, creative, and possess strong attention to detail.

Pay Rate: $42,031 - $50,437 annual salary depending on experience

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance:  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance:  Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options:  State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.