Job Summary
University of Utah Health is seeking a Senior Visual Communications
Designer specializing in executive and internal communications.
This role supports organizational change and other institutional
priorities by distilling complex leadership messaging into compact,
visual-first assets designed for immediate comprehension across a
large organization with four missions: health care, academics,
research, and community collaboration.
This is a senior design role requiring strong visual judgment,
communication skills, and systems thinking. The ideal candidate
knows not just how to design, but where—moving fluidly between
Adobe and Microsoft ecosystems depending on what an asset needs to
do. Importantly, this position understands how to leverage modern
AI tools to build smart, on-brand templates and guardrails that
enable leadership to self-serve without compromising organizational
brand integrity.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Translate leadership communications into visual systems.
Develop conceptual art, charts, infographics, and other visual
assets that distill dense organizational messaging into compact
visuals paired with limited text, built for immediate
comprehension.
Manage competing priorities and stakeholder needs. Work
responsively across multiple concurrent projects, adapting to
shifting timelines and requirements while maintaining accuracy,
brand consistency, and a high standard of design execution.
Choose the right platform for the job. Determine the
appropriate tools and platforms based on how an asset will be used,
shared, edited, and maintained. This judgment - not just tool
proficiency - is central to the role.
AI Tool Integration and Brand Stewardship: Leverage familiarity
with LLMs and productivity AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot,
Gemini) to design standardized presentation templates, handouts,
and brand toolkits for executive and leadership use.
Design and maintain templates aligned to the University's brand
and style guide, ensuring consistency across departments and
campaigns.
Provide design consultation to internal teams and stakeholders
on design decisions, template use, and brand application.
Produce motion, animation, and transition graphics to support
communications and presentations where movement improves
comprehension or engagement.
Maintain cloud folder structures and file-sharing conventions
in accordance with University network and information-governance
standards.
Present and pitch design solutions to leadership and
cross-functional stakeholders, articulating design rationale
clearly and persuasively.
Required Qualifications
Software & Technical Skills
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with advanced proficiency in
Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; working proficiency in After
Effects/Premiere preferred. Hands-on experience using embedded AI
features (e.g., Photoshop Generative Fill, Illustrator Text to
Vector) to solve real-world production challenges.
- Fluency in Microsoft 365 apps - PowerPoint and SharePoint
(priority); Word, Excel (secondary)
- Familiarity with LLMs and productivity AI Tools including:
ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini
Core Competencies
- Strong critical thinking and systems-oriented
problem-solving
- Excellent visual storytelling and information design
skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident presentation and pitch skills, including the ability
to explain design rationale to non-design stakeholders
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to incorporate
diverse and sometimes competing feedback while maintaining design
quality, communication objectives, and brand standards.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities,
stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a
track record of responsiveness, accuracy, and sound judgment as
needs shift.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing
highly accurate, polished work, particularly for executive and
organization-wide communications
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).
Graphic Designer, V: Requires a bachelor's in
Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or
equivalency) + 10 years Design experience, preferably including
internal communications, corporate communications, presentation
design, or change management contexts or a master's (or
equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
- Drupal - the University's CMS; this role will only occasionally
touch web content, with support available from the Digital
Experience team
- Campaign Studio (email/marketing platform)
- Acquia (digital asset management)
- Asana (project management)
- Prior experience in higher education, corporate change
management, or large decentralized organizations
Special Instructions
What Makes This Role Distinctive
Unlike a general brand or marketing designer, this position sits at
the intersection of design production and organizational and change
communication. Comparable roles in the market (e.g., Presentation
Designer and higher-ed "Visual Designer" roles supporting executive
and institutional messaging) typically emphasize one half of this
skillset - either visual production or strategic communications -
rather than both with equal weight. This role requires genuine
fluency in both.
- Please attach a portfolio demonstrating strong visual
communication, information design, and professional design
work.
Requisition Number: PRN46214B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: This position follows a standard 8
a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, with the option to work remotely up to two
days per week based on departmental needs. Occasional evening or
weekend work may be required to support special events or other
organizational needs.
Department: 01759 - PUBLISHING
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Close Date: 10/13/2026
Open Until Filled:
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