Graphic Designer

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Graphic Designer

REPORTS TO

Senior Graphic Designer

LOCATION

Corporate Office

55 N 300 W

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

STARTING DATE

Immediately

OUR COMPANY

Deseret Book is a mission-driven company, committed to being a trusted gathering place for thoughtful expressions of faith. Established in 1866, today we create and curate stories worth telling, questions worth exploring, and beauty worth sharing to improve the lives of individuals and families in every step of their faith journey.

In our work culture, we put people first. Our team members are dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities as we work together, creating an environment where collaboration is critical and personal accountability is expected. If you are passionate about helping people find inspiration and help for their lives, and working with colleagues who want to do the same, then Deseret Book Company is the place for you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Graphic Designer on our in-house Creative Team, you'll shape how customers experience Deseret Book across every channel—print and digital, in-store and online. Your work will span catalogs, email and social campaigns, website and e-commerce graphics, paid and out-of-home media, in-store signage, window displays, and more. Beyond execution, you'll participate in brainstorming and concepting sessions that inform design decisions across the organization's marketing efforts, contributing to brand and campaign development from the ground up.

You'll collaborate closely with our Project Manager, Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing Art Director, and Creative Director—learning from experienced mentors while bringing your own creative perspective to the table. This role offers the rare chance to work across a wide variety of mediums within one team, making it an ideal opportunity for a designer looking to broaden their skills and build a meaningful creative career. To be considered, please submit a portfolio with your application—upload directly or include a link to your work online.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

80% Graphic Design Development & Execution: Create and develop compelling visual concepts and layouts across a range of media platforms in support of Deseret Book’s brand and marketing efforts. Design a wide variety of digital and print materials, including but not limited to:

• Retail and in-store signage for Deseret Book physical locations

• Digital and print display ads

• Email templates and graphics

• Social media graphics for both organic and paid social channels

• Event promotion assets

• Website graphics and assets

• Catalog layouts and graphics

20% Strategy & Creative Ability: Provide strategic guidance and business impact through teamwork and visual execution through:

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand project objectives, incorporate feedback, and deliver design concepts that align with brand standards—all while effectively managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Visual Communication: Deliver engaging, brand-consistent visuals that effectively communicate ideas and resonate with Deseret Book’s target audience.
• Software Proficiency: Expertly use the Adobe Creative Suite—primarily Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator—to develop high-quality creative assets.
• Production & Output: Prepare final files for digital or print distribution, ensuring accuracy in layout, formatting, color, resolution, and overall quality.
• Industry Awareness: Stay informed on design trends and emerging tools, while maintaining alignment with the Deseret Book brand identity.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3+ years as a graphic designer in marketing design or certification in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Fine Arts, or Advertising or equivalent practical experience.

• An impressive design portfolio that displays the ability to conceptualize and execute impactful designs for email, social, web, and print platforms

• Ability to use design to strategically achieve goals, thinking of the user and customer first

• Great sense of layout, composition, and color

• Strong eye for typography and layout in design

• An understanding of marketing principles and how to apply them to design

• Strong understanding of design principles and keen awareness of current and emerging design trends, practices, and innovations

• Ability to brainstorm, share design perspective, work across teams, and bring an idea to life

• Highly proficient in Adobe Create Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

• Ability to follow branding guidelines and specs

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Great interpersonal skills; work well in team environment

• High level of initiative and follow-through

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to adapt to ebbs and flows in workload

BENEFITS

• Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching funds

• Company-funded retirement plan

• Merchandise discount

• Discounted UTA Eco pass

• Paid leave and holidays

• Great work environment

• Fully stocked breakroom!

• Hybrid work schedule: three days in-office, two days remote

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to a team and culture that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion without regard to race, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the State of Utah.