Graphic Designer (Internship)

Department Overview:

At Student Affairs, we help students find their way on campus, know where to go for help, collaborate with campus partners, and so much more.

Anticipated Start Date:

Once filled

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

10-15

Schedule:

Flexible, established around class schedule. Must be able to work 10-15 hours during office hours of Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for project work such as special events, event table hosting, etc.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$15.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Familiarity designing within a set of brand guidelines. Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Commitment to work through summer is required.

Prefer candidates majoring in graphic design, art, or a related field.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Use your passion for graphic design and campus to connect with fellow students as a graphic designer with Student Affairs. This is a paid internship. This position works closely with the communications assistant director to develop content, communication strategies, and find new ways to connect with students on campus! From websites to social, in this position, you will gain valuable design experience, learn about real-world communications scenarios as part of a communications team, and build an extensive design portfolio.

Duties for this important position include but are not limited to:
• Create compelling content through design and brand consistency.
• Assist with the adherence to the editorial calendar.
• Develop a wide variety of communications and marketing collateral.
• Juggle multiple projects while effectively managing deadlines.
• Contribute to team content planning and development.

• Other duties, as assigned.

To apply, along with completing the electronic application, please submit the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• 3 design examples (e.g., social media, video graphics, publications, campaigns)

NOTE: All of the requested materials must be submitted for consideration.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/