Graphic Designer I

Schedule

Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: Corp Mrktg and Public Rel - 931

Primary Purpose

Uses knowledge of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, presentations, and packaging through a variety of media channels, as assigned.

About ARUP

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life.

We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions

Under direction, develop visual creative concepts for corporate projects to achieve communication objectives.

Design and produce marketing collateral and corporate communications tools, such as logos, brochures, direct mail, invitations, signage, web graphics, advertising, social media, animation, presentations, etc

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within graphic design, branding, and advertising.

Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Works closely with members of team including writers, designers, web developers, project managers, and editing team, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure projects are timely and successful.

Works efficiently while juggling a variety of projects, meets all deadlines, and helps communicate project prioritization.

Employs high level of service and communication with all stakeholders and team members.

Performs a variety of tasks

Works under general supervision.

Adheres to company visual brand and generative A.I. guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish color.

Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Communications or a related field OR equivalent of four years of work experience in marketing communications
• Two years of graphics experience in Marketing/Communications related environment
• Recent experience in branding design
• Recent experience in creating graphics for websites and online advertising
• High level of skill using design software including Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and others

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience with all Adobe Creative Cloud programs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with design guidelines for a variety of emerging platforms including social media channels, and video/animation

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or better

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Graphic Design or related field

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