Associate Designer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking an Associate Designer. This entry-level role focuses on learning graphic, spatial, and experiential design while supporting the creative team on events and marketing materials.

You will work closely with Designers and Senior Designers, assist with graphics, print production, and fabrication processes, and develop hands-on skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a relevant design degree.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Blender, SketchUp, or Revit.
• Portfolio showing visual hierarchy, color theory, and layout principles.
• Willingness to learn new software and production techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-house marketing materials, publications, and sales tools.
• Create graphics and technical drawings; manage revisions with clients and accounts.
• Learn print production to produce graphics for materials and events.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure brand guideline compliance.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Prepare design files for production and pre-empt issues.
• Learn about materials, fabrication methods and production processes.
• Seek guidance from a Senior Designer when needed.
• Learn best practices and advanced production workflows with seniors.

Skills

Graphic design basics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

AutoCAD

Blender

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

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Associate Designer

Graphics Full Time Salt Lake City, UT, US

Salary Range: $33,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

About the Company

Modern Expo, Events & Exhibits is one of Utah’s most recognized experiential design and event production companies. We design, build, and deliver immersive environments for brands, conventions, and large-scale events across the country. Our work blends strategy, craftsmanship, and creativity to bring bold ideas to life. This is a full time position on the Creative team.

About the Role

The Associate Designer is an entry-level position focused on learning and developing the skills needed to succeed in graphic, spatial, and experiential design. Working closely with Designers and Senior Designers, the Associate Designer will assist with event projects while gaining hands‑on experience with design development, Client revisions, print production, materials, and fabrication. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, receptive to feedback, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their design skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work under a Senior Designer to assist with in‑house marketing needs such as publications, sales tools, and additional marketing materials.
• Assist with creating graphics, technical drawings, and proof artwork for events according to Client preferences and project requirements, while learning how to navigate the revision process with the Client and Account Executive.
• Learn and apply the print production process to produce printed graphics for both in‑house materials and events.
• Collaborate with other designers to produce quality and cohesive work while learning and applying Modern’s brand guidelines.
• Learn to manage workflow and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Assist with preparing design files for production and learn to identify potential issues before files are sent to production.
• Develop an understanding of commonly used materials, fabrication methods, and production processes.
• Seek guidance from a Senior Designer when encountering challenges, unclear requirements, or situations outside of their current level of experience.
• Work with Senior Designers to learn best practices, improve design skills, and develop an understanding of more advanced design and production processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Scenic Design, a related field, or relative experience.
• Developing proficiency and familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard software such as AutoCAD, Blender, SketchUp, or Revit.
• Portfolio must be provided for consideration, showing an understanding of visual hierarchy, negative space, color theory, and basic design principles.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new software, processes, materials, and production techniques.

Skills

• Developing understanding of graphic and spatial design.
• Collaboration and communication skills with both creative and technical teams.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback from Designers and Senior Designers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with appropriate direction.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passionate about learning, developing design skills, and producing quality work.
• Ability to develop an understanding of on‑site skills, such as: graphics installation, problem solving, managing an install team, clear and efficient communication with team leads.
• Developing understanding of how we collaborate with print partners, both in person and virtually
• Developing understanding of print production and fabrication methods