Football Graphic Designer

: Oversee creative ideas related to the branding and marketing for the Utah Football Recruiting Department and the Utah Football program as a whole under the direction of the Director of Football Creative. Please attach or provide a link to your portfolio. An excellent benefits package is included (see for a full description of the benefits package):

• 14.2% retirement non-matching
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
• Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system
• Tuition benefits
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available.
• Free Trax/UTA pass during employment

Responsibilities

• Works with Utah Football Recruiting Department to develop all graphics for recruiting.
• Assist in the development of creative ideas and campaigns related to football recruiting.
• Works directly as a part of the Utah Football Creative Department for the creation and planning of campaigns, concepts, and styles.
• Create and assist with in-game content for both home and away games - including photos and videos if qualified.
• Works with the Utah Football Recruiting Department to assist in recruiting photoshoots on official and unofficial visits.
• Assist in the creation of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for recruiting.
• Researches and studies ideas related to each project; conceptualizes original work to communicate the intent of the project.
• Designs a wide range of artistic material, e.g., social media items, posters, brochures, billboards, etc., using the Adobe suite.
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, chooses color/s, and arranges layout based upon available space.
• Completes pre-press check by ensuring colors and saturation are exact, overlap properly, do not leave gaps, and ensure inks are solid and in the correct place.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a design-related field with 2+ years' experience. We will also consider candidates with relevant work experience.
• Must have a strong design portfolio to be considered for this position.
• The incumbent must be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc). Preferred if familiar with Adobe After Effects as well.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112View phone number on us.fitly.work View email address on us.fitly.work Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: To inquire about this posting, email: View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work. 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on us.fitly.work 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. 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of professional studio experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 year or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more

• * How many years of related work experience 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

• * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

  (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call View phone number on us.fitly.work after submission

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call View phone number on us.fitly.work

Open Date 09/25/2025 Requisition Number PRN36486B Job Title Graphic Designer Working Title Football Graphic Designer Job Grade D 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 VP Area President Department 00327 - Athletics Department Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range DOE Close Date Open Until Filled Yes