Details
Open Date
07/21/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45699B
Job Title
Graphic Designer
Working Title
Graphic Designer
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
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
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, Hybrid
VP Area
President
Department
01396 - my529
Location
My529 Downtown SLC
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$52,060.25 - $93,371.23 DOE
Close Date
10/21/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The position requires use of visual language to communicate ideas and ability to translate complex financial and educational concepts into tangible images to capture viewers’ interest and inform. Develop marketing content across the my529 brand in collaboration with other designers and writers in the Publications Department and with professionals in other departments within the organization. Must scope out projects; develop concepts; and create designs for marketing and instructional materials using sophisticated software programs. The position requires proficiency in designing infographics.
Responsibilities
my529 Communications/Branding
- Designs various internal and public-facing projects, including newsletters, brochures, governing board materials, reports, forms, legal documents, guides, print and digital advertising, graphics and charts, infographics, webpages and other materials.
- Creates polished and intricate infographics with advanced proficiency.
- Collaborates with writers, editors and internal client departments to develop creative products.
- Meets deadlines for project creation and completion.
- Participates creatively and collaboratively in brainstorming sessions.
- Manages projects from initial client contact through final delivery.
- Verifies design of materials is consistent with my529 branding and style.
- Confirms materials adhere to ADA standards.
- Ensures materials are compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Utilizes market trends and development strategies to propel marketing objectives.
- Ensures the design of materials is appealing and effective for the intended audience.
- Maintains version control of my529 documents/forms.
- Ensures materials are accurate and timely.
Print and Procurement
- Follows all purchasing procurement policies.
- Coordinates organization-wide print projects with vendors.
- Maintains log of all print materials purchased.
- Monitors inventory to ensure adequate supplies of print materials are on hand.
- Ensures projects are accurate and timely.
Other Duties
- Works on special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Contributes to strategic plans for my529 through participation in meetings and other relevant forums.
- Supports other my529 departments as needed during busy times or with special initiatives.
- Anticipates and develops contingency plans for unexpected outcomes related to position responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Graphic Designer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) in graphic design or related field + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Job Code: PY2532
Grade: P14
Expected Pay Range: $52,060.25 – $75,487.36
Graphic Designer, III Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) in graphic design or related field + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Job Code: PY2533
Grade: P16
Expected Pay Range: $62,992.90 – $91,339.71
Graphic Designer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) in graphic design or related field + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Job Code: PY2534
Grade: P18
Expected Pay Range: $76,221.41 – $110,521.05
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Experience with procurement and vendor relationships.
- Organized, detail oriented, creative and analytical.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive, energetic attitude and ability to engage in conversation easily.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group environment.
Preferences
529 industry and/or financial industry experience is preferred.
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 (
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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.
