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University of Utah

Graphic Designer

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Details

Open Date 07/05/2024

Requisition Number PRN39074B

Job Title Graphic Designer

Working Title Graphic Designer

Job Grade D

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

Weekdays with occasional weekend or evening hours based on project deadlines.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 44,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Natural History Museum of Utah seeks a full-time Graphic Designer to assist its award winning marketing and communications team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Museum’s Sr. Graphic Designer to help create a full suite of engaging and on-brand graphics for print and digital media for NHMU .

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Sr. Graphic Designer to design and create print, digital, and environmental graphics for all Museum departments.

Job responsibilities include:

Manage graphics projects from conception to completion, implementing feedback from the Sr. Graphic Designer

Work under tight deadlines with quick turnarounds

Maintain brand consistency Museum-wide

Collaborate with Museum colleagues and external stakeholders to inform design projects

Communicate and coordinate with off-site vendors; solicit bids, prepare work orders, and attend press checks.

Manage project details and deadlines.

While this position is within the Philanthropy & Communications Department, it serves all museum departments—excluding exhibit design—to develop digital and print design pieces.

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) plus 3 years of related experience and a portfolio at the time of the interview required; 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

2-4 Year Degree in Graphic Design or related field or 5+ years of graphic design experience.

Working knowledge and advanced experience in the Adobe Creative Suite is a must.

The ideal candidate shows design sensitivity as well as knowledge in design principles such as layout, typography, and image usage. Has an understanding of the design process from concept to production. Able to work within a tight brand guideline with a desire to help advance the brand and mission of the Natural History Museum of Utah.

Excellent problem solving skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and be able to work under direction of Sr. Graphic Designer.

Comfortable working in a fast paced and collaborative environment.

Experience in Asana and Sharepoint a plus.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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/

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