Graphic Designer

JOB
GRAPHIC DESIGNERThe Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) is looking for a talented, passionate Graphic Designer to join its marketing communications team. Under general guidance and direction of the GOEO Marketing and Communications Director, contributes to communications initiatives and deliverables and the visual look, feel, and management of the brand, with direction from GOEO’s director of marketing and communications and executive management. The graphic designer will turn ideas and stories into assets that communicate GOEO’s overall brand message and contribute to media of all types for different initiatives and events. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop materials for printed and digital use, including flyers, brochures, one-pagers, reports, magazines, and branded templates for presentations, social media, website, and email newslettersEnsure appropriate and consistent application of the GOEO Brand Guide across all office communicationsSupport events with branded design elements, including state visuals, signage, and presentation graphicsStrategically think through campaigns and execute with great attention to detail in a way that aligns with GOEO’s overall style guidelinesCreate visual aspects of marketing materials, websites, and other media, including infographicsCreate cohesive designs that reflect our brand standards working collaboratively with other team membersEnsure publications and information released to the media/public are accurate and consistent with agency objectivesDraw, create, or select graphic charts, working drawings, illustrations, maps, etc., and adapt them to meet specific technical or publication requirementsSupport and maintain branded presentation templates and materials in Google SlidesDesign, create and implement marketing projects and campaignsDesign and prepare advertisements for publicationsImplement creative elements for conferences, summits, and speechesPerform other related duties as required.Because collaboration is of utmost importance in the design process, being a team player is required.Qualifications5+ years of graphic design experienceProficient in working with Photoshop, Illustrator, and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as Google Apps and Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Figma and WordPress is a plusExperience with photography and / video is a plusOutstanding conceptual and visual design skills, clearly adhering to design principlesExcellent communication skills, written and verbalAbility to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven environmentA keen eye for detailMust be able to take constructive feedback well and work collaboratively with a team, yet still be able to objectively and kindly defend creative principlesBachelor's degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, communications, or another relevant fieldAbout the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic OpportunityThe Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) is focused on Utah’s commitment to economic development statewide. The office’s mandate is to provide rich business resources for the creation, growth, and recruitment of companies to Utah and to increase tourism and film production in the state. GOEO accomplishes this mission by administering programs based on targeted industries that demonstrate the best potential for development. GOEO utilizes state resources, partner collaborations, and private-sector contracts to fulfill its mission.The office is at the World Trade Center at City Creek (60 East South Temple, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111).Working for the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity allows you to help facilitate economic opportunities for Utah’s businesses and communities. You’ll receive an excellent compensation package that includes generous paid time off, top-notch retirement options, and a variety of medical insurance plans. For more information on the benefits we offer, please click here.