Junior Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job


The Utah Jazz are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support and elevate the creative efforts of Utah Jazz Youth initiatives, including Jazz Camps & Clinics, Junior Jazz, Kids Club, and Shoot 360. This role will focus on developing engaging digital and print graphics that inspire and connect with young fans, families, and communities. Under the direction of the Graphic Design Manager, the ideal candidate will be technically proficient, highly creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about youth engagement through sports. Candidates must submit a portfolio or portfolio website for review.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Primary Duties
• Design and produce digital and print-based graphics for Utah Jazz Youth programs, including but not limited to Junior Jazz, Jazz Camps & Clinics, Kids Club, and Shoot 360.
• Collaborate with the marketing, community relations, and youth programming teams to create engaging visuals that enhance brand identity and fan experience
• Maintain brand consistency across all Utah Jazz Youth materials while contributing fresh, innovative ideas
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Stay current on design trends, youth engagement strategies, and emerging technologies
• Assist in managing and organizing creative assets and files
• Protect the reputation of the company
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparent, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy
• Accept other duties, as assigned

Qualifications
• 4-year degree in graphic design or related field
• 1-2 years applied design-related experience, or a body of work that reflects an equivalent experience
• Web portfolio demonstrating strong skills in graphic design, branding, layout design, typography, photo editing, and print with attention to detail
• Speed and proficiency with current Adobe Creative Suite on MacOS
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work well on quick turnarounds and short deadlines
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environmen
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Competencies
• Creativity & Innovation – Brings fresh ideas to engage young audiences.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures all materials are high-quality and error-free.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Works effectively with various departments.
• Time Management – Meets deadlines while balancing multiple projects. Physical Requirements
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess work.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess work.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.