Graphic Designer (Student)

Critical Playground LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University’s University Marketing and Communication seeks a Graphic Designer (Student) to assist with design projects. You will align materials with brand guidelines, and create social media graphics, flyers, posters, and other assets.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a related bachelor’s program, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating design work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in graphic design or related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with Canva.
• Solid understanding of typography, color, and composition.
• Portfolio with design samples required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with graphic design projects aligning with brand guidelines.
• Create digital and print materials such as social media graphics, event flyers, posters.
• Support department with various design tasks as assigned.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Layout design

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Graphic Design)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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 a Bachelor’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 personal work).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Licensure and/or Certification

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 and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Stu00412P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

10/12/2026

Position End Date (if applicable)

Job Open Date

10/02/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Portfolio

Optional Documents

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