Sr. Graphic Designer

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Sr. Graphic Designer
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please attach a portfolio of previous prints, posters, brochures, or social media graphics, or provide a link to a web portfolio.
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Open Date 03/12/2024
Requisition Number PRN37939B
Job Title Sr. Graphic Designer
Working Title Sr. Graphic Designer
Job Grade E
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
Full time, 9 to 5 pm
VP Area President
Department 00339 - Marketing & Communications
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000 to $65,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
University Marketing and Communications is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to create award-winning campaigns for the university brand and on-campus clients. This position will evaluate graphic design needs, including conceptualizing ideas, create advanced visual designs using Adobe Creative Suite to produce artwork for marketing and promotional materials within established timelines and budgets. Our ideal candidate has had advertising agency experience and is an inclusive team member with the ability to build trust on their team and in the community we serve. We are looking for someone with exceptional design skills, a great understanding of typography and the ability to use visual weight and priorities to guide a reader through a piece.
Responsibilities
  • Meets with clients initially to determine needs, budget and deadlines; meets subsequently to discuss changes and finalize project.
  • Researches and studies ideas related to each project; conceptualizes original work to communicate intent of project.
  • Develops cost estimates for clients by balancing the needs of the project with the available budget.
  • Designs a wide range of artistic material, e.g. catalog, poster, brochure, billboard, etc. using sophisticated computer equipment and software programs.
  • Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, chooses color/s and arranges layout based upon available space.
  • Completes pre-press check by ensuring colors and saturation are exact, overlap properly and do not leave gaps, and ensures inks are solid and in the correct place.
  • May hire outside vendors including photographers, illustrators and/or production artists to meet particular styles of photography, or illustration.
  • May keep department computer hardware and software running and up-to-date by trouble shooting problems and reviewing new programs.
  • May mentor or act as supervisor to junior designers.


    • This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); five years of related experience and a portfolio at the time of the interview; demonstrated effective communication skills; the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.
    Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
    Preferences
    • Ability to create motion graphics for video and create animated social media posts.
    Type Benefited Staff
    Special Instructions Summary
    Please attach a portfolio of previous prints, posters, brochures, or social media graphics, or provide a link to a web portfolio.
    Additional Information
    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.
    This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
    The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
    All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
    The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.
    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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
    Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of professional studio experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
    • 3 year or more, but less than 5 years
    • 5 year or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • List of References
  • Applicant Document - Other
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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