Graphic Design Coordinator

We have an opening for a Graphic Design Coordinator at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

• We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.
• We care about the well-being of each other.
• We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
• We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
• We collaborate to build a better future.

We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Chattanooga State’s purpose is to support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. Our mission is to enrich the lives of students and their families, develop a talented workforce, and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. The Graphic Design Coordinator is the creative force behind the College’s visual storytelling and branding efforts. This highly skilled design professional brings ideas to life through high-impact, accessible, and brand-aligned visuals that connect with people and strengthen Chattanooga State’s story across all platforms.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Graphic Design Coordinator collaborates closely with the Marketing & Communications team to design promotional materials, advertising campaigns, digital media, print collateral, and web graphics that support recruitment, retention, and community engagement. This role is essential in ensuring brand consistency, visual excellence, and accessibility across all media.

• Design compelling, student-centered visuals that support enrollment, retention, and student success campaigns.
• Develop visual materials that tell the story of Chatt State students, alumni, and programs through accessible and inclusive design.
• Translate complex processes (e.g., application steps, pathways, or financial aid) into clear, easy-to-follow infographics or visual guides.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA), supporting access to information for all learners.

• Create materials that showcase academic excellence and faculty achievements, including event materials, awards, and feature spotlights.
• Collaborate with faculty, departments, and marketing team members to visually promote academic programs and opportunities.

• Lead visual design components of strategic initiatives, including the College’s website redesign, new digital tools, and emerging communication platforms.
• Work closely with the Web Services Coordinator to create accessible, responsive, and SEO-enhanced web visuals.
• Support digital campaigns, including email marketing, video thumbnails, digital billboards, and paid advertisements with on‑brand designs optimized for target audiences.
• Develop dynamic, forward-thinking designs for new campaigns, events, and outreach efforts that reflect Chattanooga State’s innovative approach.

• Uphold and steward the College’s brand identity across all formats (digital, print, environmental) and provide visual guidance to internal partners.
• Maintain and organize a shared repository of visual assets including logos, templates, icons, and photographs for team and campus-wide access.
• Follow institutional policies for copyright and licensing, ensuring legal use of all design assets, including Getty Images, Adobe Stock, or other licensed materials.
• Support the project management process by working within assigned timelines and scopes defined by the Operations Coordinator, ensuring each deliverable aligns with strategic priorities.
• Model collaboration by working closely with teammates (operations, content, web services, and social media) and departments across campus.
• Integrate accessibility and universal design principles into every stage of the design process.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and team continuity by ensuring all design work is archived properly in the College’s Microsoft 365…