Graphic Design and Marketing Intern

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Campus is seeking to hire a summer intern to assist with graphic design and marketing content, primarily for paid digital marketing for the University of Arkansas ONLINE. The Graphic Design and Marketing Intern will work as part of the Marketing and Communications team and be mentored by working professionals who have extensive experience in paid advertising and strategic marketing. The team also partners with a nationally known marketing agency. The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least one year of experience in graphic design, marketing, or a related field
• Intermediate experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• A portfolio that shows competency across print and digital communications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to transform client requests into completed work
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Aware of user experience and how graphic design impacts marketing
• Must work in person at the Global Campus in Fayetteville during standard business hours, M–F, 8 am–5 pm, up to 40 hours per week
• Must be able to travel Arkansas June 7–12 for the Razorbug Diploma Tour
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or working toward a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience applying brand guidelines
• Basic video editing experience
• Basic experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• At least one year of work experience in higher education recruitment or communications
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects

Responsibilities

• Produce or assist with production of high-quality, professional marketing materials and ad creatives for multiple platforms, e.g. Google Display and Meta ads, video ads, printed fliers, rack cards, web graphics, informational graphics, etc.
• Support earned media efforts, e.g. social media, blogs, website landing pages, etc.
• Follow established university branding guidelines, as well as accessibility standards
• Collaborate with the marketing team, other Global Campus units, and groups across campus to maintain consistent branding and messaging

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED