<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/27/2026 Requisition Number PRN44530B Job Title Graphic Designers Working Title Graphic Designer Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>8am-5pm, with potential for hybrid consideration after training.</p> <p>VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00161 - College of Education-Dean Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $45,000 - $52,500 Close Date 07/27/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Evaluates client needs, conceptualizes ideas, and creates visual designs using sophisticated computer equipment and software programs to produce artwork for marketing materials within established budgets.</p> <p>Graphic Designers</p> <ul> <li>Execute innovative and creative ideas for page layouts, catalog covers, web homepages, web banners, and other promotional materials in collaboration with designers and art directors </li><li>Manage projects from initial client contact through final delivery </li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels </li><li>Understand brand goals, key initiatives, promotions, and project performance as they relate to layout, product selection, copy, and overall design </li><li>Apply established creative and brand standards </li><li>Make revisions, updates, and changes to design, copy, and layout as needed </li><li>Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to produce high-quality deliverables </li><li>Proof all pages for accuracy and implement last-minute design and copy changes prior to pre-press production </li><li>Support the catalog pre-press production process before sending materials to the printer </li><li>Utilize design and media software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects) to create deliverables </li></ul> <p>Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu</p> <p>The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Execute innovative, creative ideas and concepts for page layouts, catalog covers, web homepages, web banners, and other promotional material, in collaboration with other designers and art directors. Responsible for projects from client contact through delivery. Assure brand consistency across all marketing channels. Understand brand goals and key initiatives, promotion, and project performance, as they relate to pagination, product selection, copy, promotions and overall design. Employ established creative and brand filters. Make revisions, updates, and changes to design, copy and layout. Work collaboratively with marketing and merchandising to produce the best piece for the project at hand. Proof all pages for accuracy and make last-minute design and copy changes to complete catalog pre-press production process before going to printer. Utilize various programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects) to create deliverables.</p> <p>Graphic Designer, I</p> <p>Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.</p> <p>Graphic Designer, II</p> <p>Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).</p> <p>Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:</p> <p>Graphic Designer, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.</p> <p>Graphic Designer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.</p> <p>Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.</p> <p>Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>What is your highest level of completed education? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Associate Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Master's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Doctorate Degree</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How many years of related work experience do you have? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>2 years or more, but less than 4 years</p> </li><li> <p>4 years or more, but less than 6 years</p> </li><li> <p>6 years or more, but less than 8 years</p> </li><li> <p>8 years or more, but less than 10 years</p> </li><li> <p>10 years or more, but less than 12 years</p> </li><li> <p>12 years or more, but less than 14 years</p> </li><li> <p>14 years or more</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>