Student Graphic Designer

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer (part-time) provides design and creative services to support marketing and communications efforts across all Auraria Campus departments. This role is responsible for producing print and digital visual materials, ensuring brand consistency, and assisting with production coordination to deliver high-quality content that supports the agency’s mission.

Duties

Design Production (50%)
Create engaging graphic design materials including brochures, posters, signage, business cards, icons, web banners, and other print/digital collateral.

Brand Support (20%)
Ensure all visual materials align with brand standards and messaging guidelines.

Asset Development (15%)
Develop or acquire original visual assets such as logos, illustrations, and typography for use across multiple channels.

Print Coordination (15%)
Prepare files for pre-press and coordinate with external vendors for pricing, file specs, and final print production.

Minimum Requirements

  • Current enrollment as a student in a related field (e.g., graphic design, visual communication, digital media, illustration)
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Ability to follow brand standards and visual guidelines
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with print production and file preparation for vendors
  • Familiarity with pre-press standards and digital file formats
  • Experience working in a professional or academic communications environment
  • Knowledge of web graphic formats and social media visual trends

Attributes and Abilities

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels throughout the institution and in the community
  • Ability to communicate positively and effectively, across various modalities
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintain attention to detail
  • Outwardly contributes to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace
  • Ability to establish work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines
  • Strong judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to deliberately listen and communicate relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution

Please note this description may not be all-inclusive. A student employee may be required to perform other work duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Certification

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