Graphic Design Student Worker- Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is offering a part-time position for a Graphic Design Student Worker on the Dahlonega Campus. This role provides hands-on experience in graphic design, collaborating with the Creative Director and the team to produce high-impact visuals for various platforms.

Ideal candidates will have fundamental proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a keen eye for design elements, while also meeting enrollment criteria and other qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a graphic design environment; or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of flyers, logos, and promotional materials.
• Perform image retouching and basic layout adjustments.
• Ensure designs adhere to established brand guidelines.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions.
• Organize and maintain the digital asset library.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual Literacy

Communication

Technical Detail

Time Management

Education

Enrollment at the University of North Georgia

Experience in Graphic Design

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Design Student Worker – Institutional Student Worker

Location: University of North Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 300234

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Student Worker to join our creative team. This role is designed for a current student on the Dahlonega Campus looking for hands on experience. You will work closely with our Creative Director and the Creative Production team to support brand consistency across digital and print platforms, helping to turn conceptual ideas into high-impact visuals.

Responsibilities

• Asset Creation: Assist in the design of flyers, logos, social media graphics, email headers, and promotional print materials.
• Production Support: Perform image retouching, cropping, and basic layout adjustments for existing templates.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure all designs adhere to established brand guidelines, colors, and typography.
• Collaboration: Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh perspectives to campaign concepts.
• File Management: Organize and maintain the digital asset library, ensuring files are named correctly and easy to retrieve.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Design Software: Fundamental proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Familiarity with motion graphics is a plus.
• Visual Literacy: A strong eye for layout, typography, and color theory.
• Communication: Ability to accept constructive feedback and iterate on designs quickly.
• Technical Detail: Understanding of the differences between spot colors, web (RGB) and print (CMYK) specifications.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple small tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a graphic design environment; or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred majors: Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication, or a related field.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust