Sr. Graphic Designer

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Reporting to the senior director of communications, the senior graphic designer serves as a member of the donor relations marketing and communication team. In this role, the senior graphic designer uses innovative visual design skills to elevate the look and feel of University of Utah and University of Utah Health Sciences advancement-related communication materials. The senior graphic designer is instrumental in providing creative vision in web and print marketing and communication collateral for advancement constituents to create dynamic print, digital, web, and environmental graphics that inspire philanthropic support and donor engagement. Salary Commensurate with Experience.

Requirements

• 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
• a commitment to provide excellent customer service required
• In the Applicant Documents section of your application, please provide an event portfolio in “Applicant Document – Other”

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple design projects from concept to delivery
• Lead creative brainstorms during project assessments
• Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics
• Apply typography techniques
• Maintain U of U, U of U Health, and University Advancement brand guidelines throughout marketing projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with printers and make suggestions on appropriate printers depending on the project
• Build and manage event registration pages as needed
• Stay current on industry developments and tools
• Identify opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work collaboratively with University of Utah colleagues and donors, physicians, researchers, faculty, students, volunteers, and outside vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees