Graphic Design Intern

Brigham Young University Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

BYU–Hawaii is seeking a talented graphic design intern to work with stakeholders to develop brand collateral for the university and departments. Over six months, you will take projects from concept to delivery, producing production-ready files and template suites for brochures, posters, signage, web graphics, and social media.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a preference for a BFA in visual arts focused on graphic design, with at least three months of professional graphic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, concentrated in graphic design preferred.
• Minimum three months of graphic design experience in a professional setting.
• Recent graduates only; must have graduated within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Determine size and arrangement of illustration materials and copy; select type style and size.
• Confer with clients to discuss layout design and expectations.
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, social media, and web.
• Use computer software to generate new images.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adobe CC

Canva

Layout design

Typesetting

Photo editing

Graphic design

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

BFA in Visual Arts (graphic design)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications office at BYU–Hawaii is seeking a talented and capable graphic design intern to work directly with key stakeholders to develop brand collateral for the university and specific university departments.

Over six months, you'll take projects from concept to delivery: production-ready design files and template suites for brochures, posters, digital and physical signage, web graphics, social media, and more. Your work goes directly into active campus use.

Primary Responsibilities

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type.
• Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, social media, web, etc.
• Use computer software to generate new images.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Bachelor of fine arts in visual arts, concentrated in graphic design preferred.
• Minimum three months of graphic design experience in a professional setting.

Please note that this is an internship opportunity for post-graduates only. You must have graduated within the last 12 months.

Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Express) and Canva
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Proficient in English language (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Layout design, typesetting, photo editing, graphic design
• Illustration skills are not required, but they are a plus if you have them!
• Basic knowledge of copyright laws
• Team collaboration and communication
• Highly organized, pays close attention to details, and forward-thinking
• Ability to take creative direction and constructive criticism well
• Project management, setting and meeting deadlines

Physical Demands

Typical air-coniditioned office or studio environment with minimal physical effort.

Ability to lift between 5-30 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly Rate:

$18.50