Graphic Designer at Knoxville Utilities Board – Knoxville, Tennessee

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours/week: M-F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: KUB is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to create visually compelling and effective marketing materials that elevate its brand and improve its marketing efforts. This role involves designing for diverse campaigns across multiple platforms, including billboards, social media, digital media, print, signs, and more. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with exceptional design skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for visual storytelling. Experience in brand management is a plus, as maintaining KUB's visual identity will be a key focus. The graphic designer will collaborate with various departments on a wide range of projects and work closely with external vendors to ensure seamless production and delivery of designed material. Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential for effectively prioritizing tasks, balancing multiple design requests, and delivering high-quality designs that align with KUB’s goals.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and/or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field such as Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, English, or Business Administration or another related field from an accredited four-year college or university

• Strong design, writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint

• Must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively on projects in a timely manner

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements:

• One (1) or more years of related work experience in marketing, graphic design, and/or communications

• Experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suites

• Experience working with social media platforms for business

• Experience in marketing products and sharing information at community events

• Experience following style guidelines and the ability to learn and follow KUB guidelines for internal and external publications

• Strong initiative and attention to detail, along with fact-finding or research experience

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer