Illustrator & Graphic Designer Jobs

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The Deseret News seeks an experienced illustrator / graphic designer to create illustration and graphic design for its new and evolving digital news products.

The Role

The illustrator/graphic designer will create original illustration, photo illustration, infographics, and design elements to augment news stories. They will also provide design assistance to the marketing team.

Applicants must submit an electronic portfolio and/or a link to your online portfolio in order to be considered for this position.

You’re a Good Fit If You

• Are able to create a simple impactful visual concept that provides an ‘a-ha’ moment in the viewer when combined with the headline / story
• Have 2-5 years of professional graphic design or illustration experience
• Have an excellent illustration and design portfolio, with experience in both digital and print media that communicates powerfully
• Have experience unifying brands and building style guides to create visually congruent artwork and illustrations
• Have a bachelor's degree in art, design or illustration, or equivalent experience
• Can create digital graphics and visual interactives to tell a story and augment online news stories
• Have experience collaborating with a wide variety of people to form and deliver results based on a common vision

You’re An Even Better Fit If You

• Have experience working for a consumer media organization and understand journalism ethics
• Have experience creating marketing campaign elements
• Are an ardent observer of news and current events and a consumer of in-depth reporting and analysis

Our team

You will join an energetic group of digital innovators who care deeply about Utah, journalism and the 169-year legacy of the Deseret News. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together to grow our business.

Our mission

To be trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Our Company

Forged on the American frontier by Mormon Pioneers in 1850, the Deseret News focuses on the vital issues of our day. We seek to explain how policies, politics and culture affect individuals and families across our communities and nation. Through rigorous reporting, columns and editorials, our work is grounded in the cause of faith, family and time-honored principles.

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