Graphic Designer

Location:312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue N., 18th floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243

Description:

TITLE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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.

_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.

_Location Requirements

Candidate must be local, in Tennessee.

Candidate must be within 50 miles

Background Verification

Minimum Verification Requirements

All candidates require an InfoCubic background check. Please order the following report:

TN Package w/ TN Counties + Fingerprinting is not required on every contract - _Check the Fingerprinting Field (Yes/No) under Custom Fields in the requisition or proposal

_TN Package with TN Counties Background Check

• Global Monitor Check
• US Criminal Record Locator w/ Alias
• Federal Criminal History (7 years)
• County Criminal History (7 years)
• National Sex Offender Registry

Some contractors require both fingerprinting and an InfoCubic report. IF Fingerprinting is Yes, then please follow these instructions:

• Go to www.identogo.com
• Select the State of Tennessee.
• Click on the Digital Fingerprinting option.
• Select the Schedule a New Appointment option.
• Select Don’t Know Your Service Code.
• For the Agency Name select Other.
• For Applicant Type select Information Resources.
• Enter the ORI Number TN920795Z.

Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting

no

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Break Out Invoice By

Breakout Invoice By PO

Type

Category

Qualification

Description

Competency

Required

Skills

Others

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Proficient in relevant graphic design-related programs, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.

Novice (1-3 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

No

Skills

Others

Design Skills

Excellent skills in typography, branding, and layout.

Novice (1-3 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Digital Marketing / Social Media

Previous digital marketing and social media experience with an agency, within a creative department, or freelance, or contract experience desired.

No

Skills

Others

Software Skills

Working knowledge of Canva, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint Basic video production skills. Experience with graphic design, photo and video-editing software is an asset.

Novice (1-3 Years)

No

Skills

Others

Team Environment

Ability to work well in a team environment.

No

Skills

Others

Web Development

Working knowledge of HTML, basic web development, and content management systems.

Novice (1-3 Years)

No

Education

Others

Bachelor's Degree + Work Experience

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.

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes