Graphic Design Student Associate

University of Texas at Austin

98d • $15

About The Position

The University Development Office is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Student Associate for the Spring 2025 semester. Under the guidance and direction of the design team, the Graphic Designer will assist in the creation of visually-compelling print and digital materials for fundraising initiatives that support students, faculty and research at UT. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while gaining hands-on experience in the professional design process and marketing campaigns in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience and interest in graphic design, with relevant education or demonstrated skills as an acceptable substitute.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to create high-quality work, backed by strong design and typography skills, along with awareness of current industry trends.
• Independent worker with the ability to meet deadlines and accept constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), as well as PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Must not be employed in another on-campus position concurrently.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in graphic design and production.
• Familiarity with the printing process, including understanding print specifications and preparing final files for production.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality print and digital materials, which may include direct mailers, brochures, one-pagers, advertisements, presentations, event collateral, signage, infographics, social media assets, animations, email layouts, greeting cards, and promotional items.
• Ensure consistent adherence to UT's brand guidelines, maintaining visual coherence across print, email layouts, greeting cards, and promotional items.
• Collaborate with the design team to brainstorm and develop creative solutions for projects.
• Update and adapt existing designs across multiple formats and sizes to meet specific project needs.
• Prepare and preflight print files, ensuring they meet technical specifications and are print-ready.
• Assist with photo sourcing and editing, including color correction, resizing, cropping, and maintaining consistency across images.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees