State of Utah - Graphic Design Specialist Return Utah (Part time)

Graphic Designer is needed in Salt Lake County, United States.

Client: State of Utah

Location: Salt Lake County, UT

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

Are you creative, passionate, imaginative, and ready to reenter the workforce? The Department of Commerce is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their communications team. This position is part of the Return Utah program, which supports Utahns reentering the workforce after a career break. Candidates will receive 16 weeks of transitional support, including office technology reviews, coaching, mentorship, and job market readiness training, alongside traditional on-the-job training. This is a hybrid position for State of Utah residents, requiring in-person work for the first 4 weeks and 2 days in the office afterward.

You will work with the Communications Director to create and develop materials and digital assets, implement innovative design concepts, and develop marketing collateral. Responsibilities include collaborating with the team, researching trends, assisting in design concepts, ensuring consistent branding, managing multiple projects, and maintaining organized archives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of work experience as a graphic designer or experience being trained as a graphic designer.
• Skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and After Effects.

Preferences: (these are not requirements)

• 2 years of working experience as a graphic designer.
• Experience with photography and video equipment, including DSLR cameras.
• Working knowledge of the pre-press and printing process.
• Experience working for a government entity.

Ideal Candidate:

• Motivated self-starter able to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective in team collaboration and relationship building.
• Proficient in solving problems and eager to take on assignments.

Supplemental Information

• Top candidates will be asked to provide a design portfolio to illustrate software skills and creativity.
• Classification: Graphic Arts Specialist II (#29060)
• A position’s eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and may change at their discretion.
• In-state work rules require all work to be performed physically within the state’s borders.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving a motor vehicle on a highway per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

About the Agency

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah’s professional and business community. Its mission is to strengthen trust in Utah’s commercial activities through education, licensing, enforcement, and regulation. The agency oversees business registrations, trademarks, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, and more. For more information, visit the agency’s website.