Web Designer @ University of Utah

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Utah is hiring a Web Designer. The role involves designing, prototyping, and testing information architectures for the Huntsman Cancer Institute websites while serving as the UX subject matter expert. The designer creates intuitive user experiences, collaborates with developers and marketing teams, conducts usability tests, and partners with the University of Utah Health UX team to align design standards.

Highlights

Design, prototype, and test web information architectures for Huntsman Cancer Institute websites.
Serve as the UX expert for digital user needs including cancer patients, caregivers, and providers.
Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, journey maps, and site maps using tools like Figma.
Conduct user studies and usability tests to improve design effectiveness.
Collaborate with back-end developers, marketing, and communications teams.
Assist with general website maintenance and updates as needed.
Partner with University of Utah Health enterprise UX team for design alignment and shared system participation.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience with 2-4 years of relevant web design experience.
Pay range: $39,300 to $65,000 annually.
Department: 01267 - HCI Public Affairs, full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift.

Web Designer Full Description

Toggle navigation

Web Designer Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Announcement

Details

Open Date	05/13/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45030B
Job Title	Web Designer
Working Title	Web Usability 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	01267 - HCI Public Affairs
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	39300 to 65000
Close Date	06/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Design, prototype, and test information architectures for the Huntsman Cancer Institute websites. Serve as the UX subject matter expert for digital user needs, behaviors, and pain points, including those of cancer patients, caregivers, and referring providers. Create intuitive user experiences using design concepts. Collaborate with back-end developers as well as marketing and communications teams to meet organizational objectives. Translate ideas and concepts into wireframes, mockups, user flows, process flows, journey mapping, and site maps. Use a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools (e.g., Figma). Conduct user studies and usability tests, working to improve designs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, meet with stakeholders to discuss requirements and use analytics to inform user-centered designs, then communicate and present to key stakeholders. As necessary, assist web team with general site maintenance and updates. Partner closely with the University of Utah Health enterprise UX team to align on design standards, contribute to and leverage the shared design system, and participate in regular collaboration sessions. 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	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	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
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. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu 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. 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 (*).

* 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 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
Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
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

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.

Original Job Description

Toggle navigation

Web Designer Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Announcement

Details

Open Date	05/13/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45030B
Job Title	Web Designer
Working Title	Web Usability 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	01267 - HCI Public Affairs
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	39300 to 65000
Close Date	06/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Design, prototype, and test information architectures for the Huntsman Cancer Institute websites. Serve as the UX subject matter expert for digital user needs, behaviors, and pain points, including those of cancer patients, caregivers, and referring providers. Create intuitive user experiences using design concepts. Collaborate with back-end developers as well as marketing and communications teams to meet organizational objectives. Translate ideas and concepts into wireframes, mockups, user flows, process flows, journey mapping, and site maps. Use a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools (e.g., Figma). Conduct user studies and usability tests, working to improve designs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, meet with stakeholders to discuss requirements and use analytics to inform user-centered designs, then communicate and present to key stakeholders. As necessary, assist web team with general site maintenance and updates. Partner closely with the University of Utah Health enterprise UX team to align on design standards, contribute to and leverage the shared design system, and participate in regular collaboration sessions. 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	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	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
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. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu 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. 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 (*).

* 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 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
Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
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

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.

Let me find your next job.

Thanks - you're signed up.

Web Designer

Edtech.com's Summary

Web Designer Full Description

Lead UX Designer, Medical Products

Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Student Life

Director of Design

Multimedia Designer

Product Designer