Fusion Studio Graphic Design & Digital Content Intern - Student Clerical

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University invites applications for the Fusion Studio Graphic Design & Digital Content Intern – Student Clerical. You will craft engaging graphics and branded materials for social media, supporting storytelling across digital channels.

This remote, part-time role requires an undergraduate student and a flexible schedule. As part of the Fusion Studio, you will collaborate with the operations manager, meet weekly, and deliver high-quality content that aligns with Purdue branding and

Qualifications

• Must be a Purdue undergraduate student.
• Part-time internship (10–15 hr/wk) at $15/hr.
• Proficient with design tools: Illustrator, Photoshop; Canva or Marq.
• Ability to create original, high-quality content for multiple channels.
• Understand social media content guidelines across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Willing to use Purdue branding tools and templates.
• Strong communicator with attention to detail; independent and deadline-driven.
• Flexible schedule and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging graphics and branded content for social media and digital channels.
• Translate the Fusion Studio mission into visually impactful content for practitioners, educators, and students.
• Work remotely; meet weekly with the operations manager in the Theatre Department office.
• Respond to email requests within 24 hours.
• Position begins Fall 2026 semester.

Skills

Graphic design

Content creation

Social media knowledge

Branding

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Feedback-friendly

Education

Purdue University undergraduate student

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

Marq

Job description

Fusion Studio Graphic Design & Digital Content Intern - Student Clerical

Job Summary

The Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering (FSEE) is seeking a Graphic Design and Digital Content Intern who is highly motivated, self-directed, and creative, with a strong interest in developing compelling visual content for digital platforms. This role focuses on designing engaging graphics, visual assets, and branded materials that support storytelling and audience engagement across social media and other digital channels.

The FSEE Center’s mission is to connect and serve those at the intersection of engineering, technology, and the entertainment sector. In this role, you will help translate that mission into visually impactful content that resonates with industry practitioners, educators, and students.

Must be a Purdue Undergraduate student to be eligible for this position.

Long Description

Individuals will work remotely and will meet with operations manager of the Fusion Studio weekly in the main office of the Department of Theatre. Individuals must also be responsive to contact/requests by email within 24hrs.

Employment type is part-time (10-15 hr/wk) @ $15/hr

Key knowledge, skills and personal attributes include:

• Highly proficient with graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva or Marq.
• Ability to create original, professionally written, high-quality content (for all channels).
• Understand of social media content procedures and constraints across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Interest in formulating strategies with the operations manager to build and nurture a new community on an accelerated timeline.
• Ability and willingness to use Purdue branding tools and templates for marketing designs and content.
• Strong oral and written communicator
• Detail oriented
• Works well independently under pressure and with deadlines
• Flexible schedule to adjust to changing demands
• Open to accepting constructive feedback

This position will begin at the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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