Student Graphic Designer

Students' Union at Bournemouth University - SUBU; Wareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading student organization in the UK is seeking a Student Graphic Designer to join their dynamic comms department. This part-time role (up to 20 hours per week) is perfect for current Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth students. You will support day-to-day design needs, create impactful artwork, and collaborate with the marketing team. Offering a flexible zero-hour contract with a pay rate of £10.00 - £12.21 per hour, this role allows you to build your portfolio while enhancing your design skills and making a real impact on the student community.

Benefits

Gain valuable experience in content creation

Flexible, zero-hour contract

Opportunity to work with a supportive team

Make a real impact on the student community

Qualifications

• Creative individual with a vibrant portfolio of work.
• Able to work on the Mac OSX operating system.
• Fast, efficient worker with thorough attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day design needs of SUBU.
• Work closely with comms department and Marketing Manager.
• Translate designs across different mediums.

Skills

Competent in Adobe design software

Experience in producing impactful artwork

Great at visual communication

Brand-savvy and understands marketing basics

Education

Current Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth student

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Video editing tools

HTML coding

Job description

Student GraphicDesigner

Part-time role – initial three-month basis (starting late January 2026), with opportunity to extend until July 2026

TheStudents’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) is looking for a studentgraphicdesigner to work alongside our comms department.

You will work closely with ourGraphic& WebDesignerand Marketing Manager to support the day-to-day design needs of SUBU. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team that represents over 14,000 students at Bournemouth University, whilst working on a variety of campaigns across our digital and print channels.

We’re looking for a creative individual with a vibrant portfolio of work, with a desire to grow their skills to a professional level. You will need to have some experience in producing impactful artwork and typeset designs to firm deadlines, whilst managing your workload and setting realistic targets and priorities.

If you have an eye for great copy and a creative flair to produce stunning design work, this could be the role for you!

We need someone who is:

• Competent in Adobe design software. We primarily work with Illustrator and InDesign (Photoshop, Video editing and HTML coding would be a bonus!)
• Able to work on the Mac OSX operating system
• A fast, efficient worker with thorough attention to detail
• Naturally creative with fresh ideas
• Great at visual communication and presenting a message clearly
• Brand-savvy and understands marketing basics
• Able to translate designs across different mediums
• Open to feedback and able to amend designs according to the client’s final comments

Youmustbe acurrent Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth student to apply for this role.

This role will be offered on a zero-hour contract. We can offer up to 20 hours per week between January - March, with flexibility to fit around your studies.

Depending on workload from the department, there may be an opportunity to extend this contract until July 2026.

Why Work for Us:

• Gain valuable experience in content creation and marketing.
• Enjoy a flexible, zero-hour contract that fits around your schedule.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.
• The chance to make a real impact on our student community.
• See your creations come to life across campus.

Job Title:Student Graphic Designer

Reporting to:Marketing Manager

Location:SUBU, The Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Hours:Part-Time up to 20 hours per week

Rate of pay:£10.00 - £12.21ph (dependent on age)

Closing date:Sunday 11 January 2026

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV and design portfolio/website, along with a brief covering letter highlighting what you would bring to this role [e-mail].

We will be recruiting through a central application process. The successful candidate will be invited to a face-to-face interview at TheStudentCentre on Talbot Campus.

If you have any questions about the role, please [e-mail].

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.