State of Utah · 1 day ago
Graphic Design Specialist - Return Utah (Part time)
Salt Lake County, UT
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Utah is looking for a Graphic Design Specialist to join their communications team as part of the Return Utah program aimed at helping individuals reenter the workforce after a career break. The role involves collaborating with the Communications Director to create materials and digital assets, develop innovative design concepts, and assist with various marketing collateral and photography for events.
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Responsibilities
Collaborating with the Communications Director, the Communications Specialist(s), and other Division communications staff to create and develop materials and digital assets
Researching and maintaining knowledge of current trends in graphic and digital design, evolving marketing and design trends, software updates/changes, advertising channels and trends, web design, animation, video editing, photography, and printing
Assisting the Communications Director in developing and implementing innovative design concepts that require originality and imagination, across multiple mediums and/or advertising channels
Assisting the Communications Director in developing marketing collateral through strategy, research, concepting, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes
Complying with consistent branding and messaging across all promotional materials, publications, events, and internal and external communications through an organizational style guide and templates to enhance brand positioning and awareness
Assisting with storyboards, concept boards, sketches, and illustrations for advertising materials (i.e., television, radio, newspaper, billboard, web banners, email, eBooks, etc.)
Providing illustrations, technical design, data visualization, and charts for print and electronic layouts (catalogs, flyers, brochures, posters, newsletters, ads, exhibit materials, presentations, annual reports, etc.)
Coordinating with Commerce staff for layout, design, changes, and art approval
Creating prepress files and coordinating projects with printers
Assisting with photography for Commerce events, which includes post-production editing
Successfully managing multiple projects at a time; may work on 20 or more projects per month
Completing assigned tasks within specified deadlines, and with the highest degree of quality and creativity
Maintaining an organized archive of images, photos, files, and previous work products
Qualification
Required
Have prior professional/life experience and/or qualifying skills suitable for the job's functional area of interest
A career break of one year or more at the time of application, or confirm military affiliation (as a service member, veteran, spouse, or partner) or be underemployed at the time of application
1 year of work experience as a graphic designer, or experience being trained as a graphic designer
Skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, including all listed below: Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and After Effects
Possess a strong understanding of marketing and design principles with technical design skills in Adobe Creative Cloud products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat
Must be creative and possess skills in fine arts, complex problem solving, decision-making, customer service, verbal/written communication, organization, and computers
Must be proficient in Google Workplace applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, basic knowledge of web design and digital trends
Valid driver's license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a)
Preferred
2 years of working experience as a graphic designer
Experience with photography and video equipment and lighting, including experience with DSLR cameras
A working knowledge of the pre-press and printing process (proofing, bids, paper stocks, processes, digital or offset printers, etc.)
Experience working for a government entity such as a municipality, county, state, or federal agency
Company
State of Utah
State of Utah provides links to government information sites and departments.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chris Williamson
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Frei
Chief Financial Officer- Department of Technology Services
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