Creative Marketing Student Assistant

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Creative Marketing Student Assistant to design marketing items and branding materials for the Career Development Services Office. You will work on print and digital media, producing layouts for flyers, posters, social graphics, and guides.

The role offers hands-on experience with industry software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva) and collaboration with the Career Event & Marketing Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Digital Media Design or Marketing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Photoshop.
• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Previous graphic design experience (coursework or portfolio accepted).
• Proficient using the PC and/or Mac operating system.
• Current FGCU student.

Responsibilities

• Create and update layouts and designs for flyers, banners, posters, guides, postcards, marketing materials, social media graphics, etc.
• Ensure files are print-ready.
• Schedule and distribute marketing materials.
• Maintain an organized file structure and version control.
• Correct and retouch images for print publications and web use.
• Reply to design edits in a timely fashion.
• Assist with department events and other duties as assigned.
• Assist in developing and implementing the social media posting schedule.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media graphics

Typography

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Pursuing a degree in Digital Media Design or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

InDesign

Illustrator

Lightroom

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Cloud

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Job description

locationsMain Campustime typePart timeposted onPosted 4 Days Agotime left to applyEnd Date: October 8, 2026 (25 days left to apply)job requisition idR0007834Job SummaryThe Career Development Services Creative Marketing Student Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively with the Career Event & Marketing Coordinator on creating marketing items and branding materials for the Career Development Services Office. The Creative Marketing Assistant will be tasked with a variety of design projects relating to print production, digital media, and graphics development. This position is an ideal opportunity for those pursuing either a Concentration or Minor in Digital Media Design or Marketing. The student in this position will develop highly marketable skills and continue to refine their knowledge of industry-leading software. They will expand their skill set and develop a deeper understanding of the design process, file management, and proofing.Job DescriptionEssential Job FunctionsResponsibilities for the Creative Marketing Student Assistant include (but are not limited to) the following duties:Create and update layouts and designs for a variety of projects such as flyers, banners, posters, resource guides, postcards, marketing materials, social media graphics, etc.Ensure files are print-readySchedule and distribute marketing materialsMaintain an organized file structure and version controlCorrect and retouch images for print publications and web useReply to design edits in a timely fashionAssist as necessary with department events and perform other job-related duties as assignedAssist in the development and implementation of the social media posting scheduleMinimum RequirementsPursuing a degree in Digital Media Design or MarketingExperience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, and PhotoshopExperience with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedInPrevious graphic design experience (coursework or portfolio work accepted)Proficient using the PC and/or Mac operating systemCurrent FGCU studentAdditional Job DescriptionKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesUnderstanding of design terminology - packaging files, print/bleed marks, etc.Knowledge of image and content sharing on social media platformsKeen sense of typography and page hierarchyAble to receive and deliver feedback on projectsExcellent time management skillsDeadline orientedAble to work independently as well as collaboratively with others to accomplish goalsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.