Graphic Design Intern

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support print and digital content creation and help maintain brand quality across university initiatives. This part-time student role collaborates with a full-time designer to ensure cohesive, timely results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.

You will gain hands-on experience in campus communications, teamwork, and creative problem solving, with opportunities to photograph campus events and contribute to various marketing

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Utah student.
• Prefer experience in graphic design; not required.
• Must balance multiple deadlines and projects with team.
• Comfort with presenting ideas across digital platforms.
• Willing to work on-site and remotely as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create original design content for print and digital
• Work closely with the full-time designer to ensure cohesion and communication across requests
• Maintain brand quality and alignment across all designs
• Lead and/or assist with creating self-guided designs for various projects.
• Serve as an on-site photographer for occasional campus events to support college initiatives

Skills

Design interest

Marketing interest

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Digital communication

Graphic design experience

Job description

Open Date 10/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN17451N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Graphic Design Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week for a minimum of 2 semesters

• Must be involved and participate in weekly marketing meetings.

• Ability to work both in office at the University of Utah and remotely.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00161 - College of Education-Dean

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.50 - $17.50

Close Date 01/09/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the status of assigned design projects and ensures all work has been appropriately reviewed before sending to print or sharing with leadership and clients. This position involves implementing edit requests from clients and asking clarifying questions and completing client research as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create original design content for print and digital

• Work closely with the full-time designer to ensure cohesion and communication across requests

• Maintain brand quality and alignment across all designs

• Lead and/or assist with creating self-guided designs for various projects.

• Serve as an on-site photographer for occasional campus events to support college initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Current University of Utah student

Preferences

• Currently an enrolled University of Utah undergraduate student with more than two semesters before graduation.

• An interest in design, marketing, and social impact projects

• Previous professional work experience in graphic design preferred but not required

• Ability to work as part of a broader team and independently

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects in collaboration with team members

• Effective communicator across digital platforms

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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