Student Assistant, Graphic Design (Federal Work Study)

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School in New York seeks a student graphic and communications designer to create promotional materials across college events, webpages, newsletters, and digital platforms throughout the academic year.

The successful candidate will report to the Dean's Office and help shape how the college's programs and events are visually communicated, collaborating with staff to ensure branding and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Mac iOS and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Detail-oriented, with an eye for creating legible and readable content.
• Federal Work-Study Award preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative assets for promotional and marketing use that align with university branding standards to support various programs and initiatives.
• Produce original graphics and digital layouts for web platforms to facilitate the ongoing communication objectives of the college.
• Generate compelling visual content for recurring newsletters and department publications consistently.
• Partner with the Dean's Office staff to transform strategic goals into impactful and legible visual materials.
• Coordinate the organization of digital templates and design assets to ensure accessibility for future project needs.
• Adhere to set production schedules to ensure design deliverables meet all event and publication deadlines.

Skills

Mac OS

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The Dean's Office at Liberal Arts and Social Research is seeking a student graphic and communications designer to create promotional materials supporting college events, webpages, digital media platforms, newsletters, and initiatives throughout the academic year. The successful candidate will report to the Dean's Office and will play a key role in shaping how the college's programs and events are visually communicated to the community.

Responsibilities: This position supports the Dean's Office at Liberal Arts and Social Research by designing promotional and communications materials for college events, webpages, digital platforms, and newsletters throughout the academic year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop creative assets for promotional and marketing use that align with university branding standards to support various programs and initiatives.
• Produce original graphics and digital layouts for web platforms to facilitate the ongoing communication objectives of the college.
• Generate compelling visual content for recurring newsletters and department publications consistently.
• Partner with the Dean's Office staff to transform strategic goals into impactful and legible visual materials.
• Coordinate the organization of digital templates and design assets to ensure accessibility for future project needs.
• Adhere to set production schedules to ensure design deliverables meet all event and publication deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Mac iOS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Detail-oriented, with an eye for creating legible and readable content.
• Federal Work-Study Award preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• First-year student interested in cultivating their design skill set over four years.
• Prior graphic/communication design and writing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with design best practices.

WORK MODE

Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate: $19/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world.

As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university's mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.