Freelance Graphic Designer (Project-Based Contract

August–November 2026 (Opportunity for additional project-based work throughout the year)

Remote (Utah-based preferred)

Compensation:
Project-based. Please include your hourly rate or preferred project pricing with your application.

Utah Film Center is seeking a talented freelance Graphic Designer to support our marketing team on a project-by-project basis. The initial engagement will focus on designing printed collateral for our Fall 2026 programming, including our Utah Queer Film Festival, Artist Foundry, and year-round film screenings. Additional design projects may be available.

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented designer who can work within established brand guidelines and pre-existing design templates while bringing fresh ideas to each project. The ideal candidate is collaborative, communicates proactively, and consistently delivers high-quality work on deadline. You’ll work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop compelling visual materials that help promote Utah Film Center’s programs and connect audiences with independent cinema.

Projects may include:

• Printed marketing materials including postcards, flyers, posters, brochures, programs, signage, and event collateral
• Updating existing Adobe InDesign and Illustrator templates
• Creating new templates and visual assets that align with Utah Film Center’s brand standards
• Preparing print-ready files and coordinating with printers as needed
• Maintaining visual consistency across multiple programs and campaigns
• Designing digital assets for web, email, and digital advertising
• Incorporating feedback and managing multiple project deadlines

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and In Design
• 2+ years of professional graphic design experience (freelance, agency, or in-house)
• Knowledge of print production and prepress requirements
• Experience designing both print and digital marketing materials
• Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
• Excellent attention to detail and file organization
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach to feedback
• Familiarity with Google Workspace

Bonus:
Experience designing for arts, culture, nonprofit, or film organizations

• A brief introduction with your availability between August and November 2026
• Your hourly rate or typical project pricing

Utah Film Center brings the world of film to local audiences through free and low-cost screenings, filmmaker support, education programs, and community engagement. We believe film has the power to inspire empathy, spark conversation, and strengthen communities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we present documentary, independent, and international films year-round while supporting emerging filmmakers and creating meaningful opportunities for audiences to connect through cinema.

In addition to year-round programming, Utah Film Center produces two annual film festivals:
Tumbleweeds Film Festival, celebrating films for kids and families, and the Utah Queer Film Festival (UQFF), showcasing stories that celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.