Graphic Design Intern

Details

Open Date 10/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN17451N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Graphic Design Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week for a minimum of 2 semesters

• Must be involved and participate in weekly marketing meetings.

• Ability to work both in office at the University of Utah and remotely.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00161 - College of Education-Dean

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.50 - $17.50

Close Date 01/09/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the status of assigned design projects and ensures all work has been appropriately reviewed before sending to print or sharing with leadership and clients. This position involves implementing edit requests from clients and asking clarifying questions and completing client research as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create original design content for print and digital

• Work closely with the full-time designer to ensure cohesion and communication across requests

• Maintain brand quality and alignment across all designs

• Lead and/or assist with creating self-guided designs for various projects.

• Serve as an on-site photographer for occasional campus events to support college initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Current University of Utah student

Preferences

• Currently an enrolled University of Utah undergraduate student with more than two semesters before graduation.

• An interest in design, marketing, and social impact projects

• Previous professional work experience in graphic design preferred but not required

• Ability to work as part of a broader team and independently

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects in collaboration with team members

• Effective communicator across digital platforms

Special Instructions Summary

In addition to your Cover Letter and Resume, please submit a Portfolio (or a document with a link to your portfolio) showcasing your Graphic Design work. This Portfolio should be uploaded as “Applicant Document – Other”

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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.

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