Graphic Design Student Assistant

Pitt State; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pitt State in Pittsburg, KS, is seeking a student assistant to support the Creative & Strategic Communication office. You will craft graphics for social media, web, and print, refresh existing designs with current information, and collaborate with clients to identify needs.

You’ll contribute to major university projects while upholding brand standards. This role requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite for graphics and layout
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to grammar and clarity
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines and organize work
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to learn new skills
• Ability to work creatively within Pitt State brand guidelines
• Familiarity with social media and web content design principles
• Comfort with collaborating across teams and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools

Responsibilities

• Create new graphic designs for social media, web, and print
• Update existing designs with new information
• Collaborate with clients to determine needs and provide recommendations
• Partner with marketing team to develop graphics for Pitt State projects
• Follow Pitt State brand guidelines in all materials
• Perform general office duties as assigned

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Learn new skills

Creative within brand

Social media awareness

Microsoft Office

Customer service mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Creative & Strategic Communication

REPORTS TO: Paulina Scholes

DESCRIPTION

A student assistant in the Creative & Strategic Communication office provides support for the marketing and public relations initiatives designed to enhance the perception of the University and attract students and donors. The student assistant is a critical component of daily operations of the marketing team, often interacting directly with in-house clients or completing important behind-the-scenes work for later public consumption.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create new graphic designs for social media, web, and print use
• Update existing designs to reflect new information
• Work with in-house clients to determine needs and make recommendations
• Work with members of the marketing team and make recommendations
• Produce graphics for major Pitt State projects – magazine, viewbook, etc. – as assigned
• Adhere to the Pitt State brand guideline
• General office duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proper grammar and spelling
• Attention to detail, deadlines, organization skills, and follow-through
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new skills and take direction from many sources
• Ability to be creative within the confines of a brand guideline
• Familiarity with social media and web content design principles
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products
• Customer service-minded and ability to work quickly in an office environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team