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

University of Tennessee · Knoxville

The Graphic Designer, Data Storytelling is a creative, design-forward professional responsible for translating institutional information into clear, compelling, accessible visual materials. This position applies graphic design, visual storytelling, typography, layout, branding, and user-centered design skills to create polished print and digital materials that help leaders and stakeholders understand complex institutional data quickly and confidently. Data fluency is valuable in this role: While the role is design-focused, the Graphic Designer, Data Storytelling works with institutional data analysts and subject-matter experts across the division to ensure visualizations are accurate, meaningful, and appropriate for their audiences of decision makers.

Using Adobe Creative Suite or comparable design tools, the Graphic Designer, Data Storytelling creates reports, presentations, infographics, data visualizations, templates, and other visual assets for University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees meetings; executive leadership presentations and speaking engagements; supplemental Board materials and responses; strategic initiatives; and ad hoc and project-based materials. The position collaborates with colleagues in UT System Communications and Marketing and other offices to align materials with brand standards and elevate high-visibility materials.

The Graphic Designer, Data Storytelling is part of the Institutional Research and Analytics team within the University of Tennessee System’s Division of Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success (AARSS). Working alongside colleagues in planning, assessment, institutional research, and data analytics, the Graphic Designer, Data Storytelling supports the Vice President and executive leaders in Research; Learner Success and Workforce Pathways; Access and Engagement; Wellness; Academic Affairs; and Academic Systems and Operations.

The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide. The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.

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