<p>Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.</p> <p>Work Experience:</p> <p>Entry-Level (Foundational)</p> <p>Work Experience Description:</p> <p>Suitable for students with basic foundational knowledge and little to no practical experience, ideal for freshmen or sophomores who have completed only introductory courses.</p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>We are seeking a student graphic designer to join our team at Marketing and Communications. The primary role for this position is to provide design solutions for university devotionals and commencements.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li>Client and Team Collaboration: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Act as a liaison between University Events and Marketing and Communications' design team, understanding their objectives and translating them into effective visual solutions. </li><li>Foster open communication and a collaborative environment to ensure alignment between client expectations and design outcomes. Communication is typically via Microsoft Teams, email, and in-person. </li><li>Obtain all needed content from your client for assigned projects </li><li>Openly seek and incorporate feedback from clients and team members to refine and enhance design concepts. </li><li>Provide team members design feedback for their projects. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Design and Copy-Editing: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Utilize existing templates for flyers, digital signage, and social media to promote devotionals and commencements. </li><li>Review content to ensure accuracy and compliance to the university editorial style guide and any other applicable style guides (AP Style, Church Style Guide, etc.) </li><li>Come up with design solutions when content placement needs to be adjusted in the existing templates. </li><li>Develop a deep understanding of the target audience for each project and design with their preferences and needs in mind. </li><li>May be assigned to design and create other deliverables that are not mentioned, for these events. </li></ul> <ol start="3"> <li>Project Management: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Abide by project timelines and deadlines to ensure clarity and alignment between clients and the design team. </li><li>Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of quality. </li><li>Proactively communicate project progress, potential roadblocks, and solutions to clients and team members. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a degree in graphic design. </li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Express) and other relevant design tools. </li><li>Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools for work processes, such as Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, and using an iMac! </li><li>Great communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationales effectively. </li><li>Detail-oriented approach to design, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines. </li><li>Strong organizational skills, enabling the management of multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and independently. </li><li>Proactive problem-solving attitude and ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment. </li><li>Previous experience in design projects, client interactions, or presentations is a plus. </li></ul> <p>Join our team and be a part of shaping impactful visual experiences for diverse campaigns and projects. Apply now with your portfolio showcasing your design skills and your updated resume.</p> <p>Base Rate Per Hour:</p> <p>14.00</p> <ul> <li>Must exemplify the university Honor Code, including the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations </li><li>Preference will be given to students who can work during academic breaks </li></ul>