Graphic Design Student Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Graphic Design Student Assistant to help establish and maintain our brand. You will review copy, layouts, and content, ensuring brand standards and preparing files for printers.

This role requires strong communication, typography, and layout skills, with attention to detail and excellent file organization.

Qualifications

• Current Student within the University of Utah system working towards a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, illustration, or a related area.
• 1–2 years of classwork or non‑professional experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Able to effectively communicate creative concepts and interact with brainstorming sessions.
• Creative mindset.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.
• Meet deadlines and a commitment to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing graphics, layouts, and typefaces before designs are completed.
• Using editing software to finalize designs.
• Suggesting and making improvements to images and image quality in print and digital formats.
• Preparing press‑ready files based on the supplied specifications.
• Following development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Troubleshooting any problems with the design team and the printer.
• Cataloging graphics for future projects.
• Following up with leadership to ensure expectations have been met.
• Keeping up to date with graphic design trends, techniques, and software.
• Knowledge of printing processes.

Skills

Communication

Typography

Layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, illustration, or related area

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Details

Open Date 07/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN17203N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Graphic Design Student Assistant

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Hours vary between the hours of 8am – 5pm/ M-F

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 02118 - EM: Planning & Analysis

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $13.50

Close Date 10/09/2026

Job Summary

Enrollment Management is seeking a creative, detail‑oriented Graphic Design Student Assistant to help us establish and maintain our brand. The Graphic Design Student Assistant will help bring to life the team’s creative concepts. This position’s responsibilities include reviewing final copy, layouts, and content, ensuring brand standards, putting the finishing touches on creative projects, and preparing files for the printers. To be a successful member of the team, strong communication skills, typographic and layout skills, attention to detail; outstanding file‑organization and archiving skills are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing graphics, layouts, and typefaces before designs are completed.
• Using editing software to finalize designs.
• Suggesting and making improvements to images and image quality in print and digital formats.
• Preparing press‑ready files based on the supplied specifications.
• Following development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Troubleshooting any problems with the design team and the printer.
• Cataloging graphics for future projects.
• Following up with leadership to ensure expectations have been met.
• Keeping up to date with graphic design trends, techniques, and software.
• Knowledge of printing processes.
• Multitasking skills and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Student within the University of Utah system working towards a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, illustration, or a related area.
• 1‑2 years of classwork or non‑professional experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Able to effectively communicate creative concepts and interact with brainstorming sessions.
• Creative mindset.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.
• Meet deadlines and a commitment to provide excellent customer service.

Preferences

• Experience as a graphic designer.
• A portfolio of completed graphics and designs.
• Experience with digital content, such as creating posts for social media.
• Experience with creating GIFs.

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 (801) 581‑7447 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 (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 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. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

EEO Statement

The University of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination.