Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Nashville/REMOTE

While this position is considered REMOTE, this is subject to change based on business needs. Some onsite work MIGHT be requested, should the need arise.

Duration: 5+ Months

Overview:
The Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration is currently accepting applications for a Graphic Designer within the Administration Division in Nashville, TN. This position is responsible for creating marketing materials and campaigns to educate and promote F&A events, programs, and projects internally and externally. This position is eligible for remote work.

Specific Responsibilities of the Role:

• Assist the Communications & Public Relations division with all graphical needs for social media, video, publications, presentations, posters, flyers, brochures, maps, newsletters, annual reports, and the website. This includes researching, composing, and producing materials for the Commissioner, executive staff, and other divisions.
• Assist videographer with video production. Provide high quality, creative, and innovative animation, and visuals to easily explain complicated subjects and add production value.
• This role will also focus on Digital Marketing and Social Media, and will help develop, execute, and measure effective digital marketing aligned with communication strategies, and produce appealing content for web and digital media that help F&A engage with its desired audiences.
• Develop innovative ways to incorporate digital media, video, and other visual elements into communications efforts, including designing, graphics and illustrations.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and at least 3 (three) years of related professional work experience in graphic design.
• Proficient in relevant graphic design-related programs, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Excellent skills in typography, branding, and layout.
• Working knowledge of Canva, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint Basic video production skills.
• Proven artistic and design skills.
• Working knowledge of HTML, basic web development, and content management systems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adobe creative suite experience desired; experience with graphic, design, photo and video-editing software is an asset.
• Previous digital marketing and social media experience with an agency, within a creative department, or freelance, or contract experience desired.
• Experience in web design, web content management systems, and web content production is a plus.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment screen.

Samples of Work:
Applicants must submit a professional portfolio which demonstrates the ability to maintain visual integrity and promotion of brand awareness across various platforms.