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Graphic Designers

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, Utah 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $60K 💻 Design 🗓️ September 23rd, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring Graphic Designers. The role involves supporting the graphic design process for station promotions and local productions by applying existing branding and helping develop new brand packages for PBS Utah, KUER, and Avanza. Designers will present ideas to the Director of Marketing, adjust designs based on feedback, collaborate with teams and vendors, and use Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to complete projects.

Highlights
  • Support graphic design for station promotions, local productions, pledge drives, and other projects.
  • Create designs implementing existing branding and develop new brand packages for three stations: PBS Utah, KUER, and Avanza.
  • Use Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for executing designs.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams and other departments; coordinate with external vendors.
  • Present ideas and adjust designs based on project lead’s feedback; meet project deadlines.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree plus 2 years experience.
  • Preferred skills include proficiency in Adobe CC for print and web design, strong artistic sensibility, and a portfolio for interview.
  • Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 annually.
  • This is a full-time professional position with a 40-hour workweek and eligibility for benefits.
  • Department served is PBS Utah under the University of Utah President's area.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 09/22/2026
Requisition Number PRN46277B
Job Title Graphic Designers
Working Title Graphic Designer
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing
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
This is a benefits-eligible position. 40 hours per week. Schedule may be flexible, but hours must be worked between 8 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday. This position is currently eligible for hybrid work.
VP Area President
Department 00334 - PBS Utah
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000 - $60,000
Close Date 12/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary

  • Support graphic design process for station promotion, local productions, pledge, and other design projects. Design process includes both implementing existing PBS Utah, KUER, and Avanza branding and assisting in creating new brand packages for local programming and other station events and initiatives.
  • Present ideas to Director of Marketing
  • Adjust designs to fit project needs and project lead’s input and feedback
  • Follow project schedules and meet deadlines
  • Use Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to execute designs
  • Collaborate with marketing team and other departments to complete projects for three stations: PBS Utah, KUER, and Avanza
  • Work with external vendors to see projects through to completion

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
  • Works alongside other graphic designer and with Director of Marketing to brainstorm and execute project needs.
  • Researches and studies ideas related to each project as necessary; Design original work that will appropriately communicate the intent of the project.
  • Designs a wide range of artistic material, e.g. digital and print ads, logo, catalogs, posters, brochures, one-sheets, stickers, web and social media images, etc.
  • Communicates with printers to ensure timely printing and delivery of files.
  • Regularly back-up projects and maintain archives.

    Reporting Relationship:
    This position reports to the stations’ Director of Marketing.

Minimum Qualifications
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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Graphic Designer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.


Preferences

  • Candidate should have a commitment to the core values of PBS Utah, KUER and Avanza and have the ability to be mindful of the varied voices and lived experiences in our community that broaden perceptions and find common ground.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design preferred; Illustration, or a related area, or equivalency acceptable
  • Artistic sensibility and creativity; solid foundations in color, composition, typography
  • A portfolio at the time of the interview
  • Communication ability; candidate should be able to effectively present ideas to stakeholders, accept criticism in the interest of the best design, and work to achieve the ideal end product for all parties; a commitment to provide excellent customer service
  • Problem solving; ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to create new ideas quickly and under pressure while balancing appropriate design for the project and bringing new design ideas to the table. The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
  • Technical competency; must be proficient in Adobe CC software programs and experienced with designing for both print and web.
  • References; Professional studio experience a plus, but not necessary.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


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.


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.


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.




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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.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
  3. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

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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