Marketing Graphic Design Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M-F, between 7am-5pm

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 486,000 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:  This role will assist the KUB Marketing Team in the development and execution of visual content for marketing campaigns and events. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with strong design skills and a passion for visual communication. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from digital media to print collateral, and gain valuable experience in a professional environment. This role will collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure consistent messaging and branding on all marketing and promotional materials.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve bending, stooping, reaching, walking, or standing for brief periods of time.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Must have and maintain a full-time student status at an accredited college or university pursuing an associates, Bachelor's, or graduate-level degree.

Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 5:00pm
• A portfolio showcasing design work is required. Please include a link to your online portfolio or attach samples of your work with your application.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of design principles, typography, and layout.

Preferred Requirements: 

Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Digital Media Design, Advertising Design, Communications, Marketing, or related degree.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Experience with file creation, management, and conversion

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Selection Process

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