Student Graphic Designer for Marketing

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a part-time Student Designer to support internal departments and marketing needs. You will work with the full-time design team and report to the Marketing Manager to ensure brand consistency and effective visual communication across university materials.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a basic understanding of typography, color theory, and design principles.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree (B.A./B.S.) in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or related field.
• Approximately one–two years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce graphic art and visual material for internal publications, recruiting materials, flyers, posters, brochures, direct mail, and digital ads.
• Shadow and receive feedback from full‑time designers, Creative Director, and Marketing Manager to learn brand and design practices.
• Assist with edits, updates and tweaks to existing designs.
• Maintain the look and feel of publications in line with brand identity guidelines.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Color Theory

Branding Principles

Education

B.A./B.S. in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position requires a creative and innovative graphic designer to work with and support the internal departments and marketing needs of the university. This position works closely with the full‑time team of graphic designers, promotional writer(s) and project coordinator(s), with oversight from their Marketing Manager to ensure that the branding and marketing is integrated within the goals for the clients they serve.

Student Designer must be proficient in Adobe creative suite and have experience and basic understand in all facets of design, including typography, color theory, and principles and elements of design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses knowledge of current graphic design software within Adobe Creative Suite to produce graphic art and visual material for publications such as internal printed publications, recruiting materials, flyers, posters, brochures, direct mail, digital advertisements and other projects that may arise.
• Shadow, meet with and receive constructive feedback from full‑time designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Manager to further hone their skillset and understanding of university brand and design best practices.
• Assist with edits, updates and tweaks needed to previously created designs.
• Must remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization and keep familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining the look and feel of all publications in a consistent manner and adhering to existing brand identity guidelines.
• Demonstrates basic understanding and usage of typography, color theory, and principles and elements of design in all created pieces.
• Must be detail‑oriented, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
• Build and maintain knowledge of printing specifications (bleeds, CMYK, packaging files, etc.), paper selection and paperweights, and a variety of finishes (UV inks, foils, embossing, etc.).
• Work on several projects at once, sometimes under pressure and often tight deadlines.
• Consistently demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior congruent with Christian values in all transactions and relationships.
• Adheres to the regulatory and legal environment of higher education.
• Is openly accountable for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Contributes to sustained profitability by establishing realistic goals and effectively managing resources.
• A commitment to Christian ideals, philosophy, and direction of the University as stated through its mission and vision, integrating faith into his or her discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience This position requires an applicant pursuing a degree (B.A./B.S.) in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or related field. Approximately one – two years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited supervision. Must be able to work well with clients and co‑workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well‑articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Regularly interact with internal print shop and promotional vendors in the submission of native art files for printing and production of materials for university departments.

Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Time Type Part time Location Onsite Pay Rate Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious‑affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith‑driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.