Graphic Designer, Data Storytelling - Academic Affairs, Research and Student Success - UT System Administration

About the company

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Higher education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you need

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, information design, or data-driven design, including work that involves translating information or data into visual form (e.g., infographics, reports, presentations, or data visualization). Experience from a relevant internship or capstone may count toward part of this requirement.
• Experience designing high-visibility, executive-facing materials, such as board materials, strategic plans, annual reports, executive presentations, or public-facing institutional reports.
• Experience translating complex, quantitative, qualitative, or technical information into clear visual narratives for nontechnical audiences.
• Experience developing or maintaining design systems, templates, visual standards, or brand-aligned toolkits that enable consistent materials across teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable professional design software.
• Demonstrated portfolio of polished print and digital design work, including reports, presentations, infographics, editorial layout, and data-informed visual materials.
• In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply graphic design, information design, and user-centered design principles, including typography, layout, visual hierarchy, color, visual storytelling, and accessibility.
• Ability to read, interpret, and ask informed questions about quantitative data, trends, and basic statistical concepts to ensure visualizations accurately represent underlying data.
• Creative curiosity and the ability to partner with analysts and subject-matter experts to identify opportunities for improvement; envision, prototype, and develop effective visual approaches for emerging, complex, or not-yet-visualized institutional data.
• Commitment to a collaborative, client-focused design process, including consulting with stakeholders, incorporating feedback, and balancing creative recommendations with project goals and timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects; plan, prioritize, and adapt work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and iterative revision cycles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain design choices and communicate effectively with executive leaders, technical colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education and/or working with higher education data
• Familiarity with data visualization tools or platforms, such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Working knowledge of key concepts in higher education (e.g., admission, yield, retention, persistence, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of accessible design practices for print and digital materials, including color contrast, document structure, accessible PDFs, and accessible presentation design.<br>&nbsp;

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