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Web Designer

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $39K - $73K 💻 Design 🗓️ June 6th, 2026
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The University of Utah is hiring a Web Designer for Huntsman Cancer Institute. The role involves planning, designing, creating, and implementing a range of print and digital communications while collaborating with a creative team to effectively represent the Institute to diverse audiences and ensuring adherence to organizational guidelines.

Highlights

  • Develop and implement communication materials for print, electronic, and web distribution.

  • Manage communication projects and meet strategy objectives and deadlines.

  • Collaborate with the departmental team and other stakeholders to conceptualize projects.

  • Adhere strictly to University and Huntsman Cancer Institute brand guidelines.

  • Monitor effectiveness of communication tactics and adjust plans as needed.

  • Required proficiency in web design with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

  • Preferred experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), photography, videography, and graphic design.

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week position within the HCI Communications department.

  • Compensation ranges from $39,300 to $72,700 annually.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 06/04/2026
Requisition Number PRN45260B
Job Title Web Designer
Working Title Web Designer
Career Progression Track E
Track Level
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 01266 - HCI Communications
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 72700
Close Date 06/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Plans, designs, creates, and implements a wide range of print and digital communications for internal and external audiences. Uses good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to manage projects as well as plan and meet communications strategies, objectives, and deadlines. Works with a collaborative, creative team to best represent Huntsman Cancer Institute to patients, staff, and the public. Follows University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and departmental guidelines and standards to ensure quality and consistency.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

Essential Functions
  • Develops and implements communication materials for print, electronic, and web distribution
  • Develops and communicates department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Monitors effectiveness of tactics and adjusts plans as necessary
  • Collaborates with the departmental team and other clientele to conceptualize various projects
  • Adheres to organizational style and brand guidelines
  • Ensures accurate and timely completion of tasks and delivery of projects
  • May perform other related technical duties as assigned

Special Instructions Summary
Please provide your portfolio. Showcase your skills and accomplishments through a collection of work samples, such as writing sample, projects, photography, marketing materials, presentations, or other digital designs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2-4 years of experience in web design or a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a the web design field.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), photography, videography, and graphic design.
  • Strong storytelling abilities and an understanding of digital engagement strategies are highly valued.
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. * 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
  2. * How many years of web design 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
  3. Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
  3. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

 

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