Graphic Artist

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Open Date 07/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN45646B Job Title Graphic Artist Working Title Graphic Artist Career Progression Track C Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

M-F, 8:00-4:30

VP Area President Department 00429 - University Print & Mail Srvs. Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $16.83 to $25.78/h DOE Close Date 10/14/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Designs and executes graphic artwork by interpreting and transforming concepts and ideas into professional visual material for a variety of mediums, including (but not limited to): educational programs, web content, television broadcasts, distribution productions and publications or publicity and promotional activities.

Responsibilities

• Preflight incoming customer files to ensure that all components are correct and ready for print ready offset, digital and wide format printing.
• Quality check press form layouts before they are sent to printing
• Quality check customer proofs before they are sent out to customer
• Provide department support and cross-train other duties as necessary.
• Apply knowledge of imposition, color separation, and trapping for press
• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements
• Interact with customer service, external customers and other business leaders regarding the status of jobs and in problem-solving scenarios
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
• Generate digital and hard copy proofs
• Create die-lines and cut paths
• Various other tasks as assigned by Manager
• 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

Associate's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years professional graphics experience (or equivalency) and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Illustration or a related field preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressured environment without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Have a working knowledge of variable data printing.
• Be highly organized and able to balance/prioritize work/tasks.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be friendly, approachable and enthusiastic with a positive and professional attitude.
• Work with the Macintosh platforms utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files

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 (*).

• • Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of graphic arts related work experience (or equivalency) do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only