Graphic Designer (Student)

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University is seeking a Student Graphic Designer to support the University Marketing and Communication team with graphic design projects. You will create digital and print materials that align with university brand and campaign guidelines, including social media graphics, event flyers, posters, and illustrations, while collaborating with a creative team and balancing academic deadlines.

This role offers hands-on branding experience in a university setting and exposure to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Coastal Carolina University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with Canva.
• Understanding of basic design principles (typography, color, composition).
• A portfolio showcasing design samples (academic or personal work).

Responsibilities

• Assist the University Marketing and Communication team with graphic design projects.
• Create digital and print materials that align with university brand and/or campaign guidelines, including social media graphics, event flyers, posters, illustrations.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Layout design

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Posting Details

To assist the University Marketing and Communication team with graphic design projects. This includes creating digital and print materials that align with university brand and/or campaign guidelines, such as social media graphics, event flyers, posters, illustrators, and other projects as assigned. For more information regarding this position, please email [e-mail].

Internal Title

Graphic Designer (Student)

Department

University Marketing and Communication

Position Type

STUD - Student Position

Basis

N/A - Student Position

Hours per week

Hours Vary - Non-FTE

Normal work days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal work hours

Varies

FLSA

Nonexempt

Job Details

To assist the University Marketing and Communication team with graphic design projects. This includes creating digital and print materials that align with university brand and/or campaign guidelines, such as social media graphics, event flyers, posters, illustrators, and other projects as assigned. For more information regarding this position, please email [e-mail].

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Coastal Carolina University pursuing aBachelor's degree program in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Visual Communication Design, or related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign).
• Familiarity with Canva.
• Understanding of basic design principles (typography, color,composition).
• A portfolio showcasing design samples (academic or personalwork).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with design projects (classwork orvolunteer work is acceptable).
• Strong work ethic, creativity, and willingness to learn.
• Experience in motion graphics, web design, social mediagraphics, and/or photography is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,Illustrator, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of Canva.
• Ability to take direction and apply feedback to projects to improve design work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management skills to balance multiple tasks anddeadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Stu00412P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

10/12/2026

Job Open Date

10/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122745

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Portfolio

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3