Graphic Design Student Worker

SUMMARY:

The Graphic Design Student Worker will prepare a student to work professionally as a graphic designer in a corporate setting. The student worker will directly assist the efforts of SAU's Marketing & Communications office. Serving as an extension of the Visual Designer, this student will produce print and digital materials for the university. The Graphic Design Student Worker will work to find opportunities to promote and tell Spring Arbor University's story in ways that connect departments across campus with diverse audiences, including students, prospective students, alumni, faculty and staff, donors, and friends of the university.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist with the creation of digital and print materials.
• Assist with projects for multiple departments across campus, including, but not limited to, Admissions, Advancement, and Student Development.
• Collaborate with the Visual Designer to complete projects and brainstorm ideas that align with the university's brand guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with the team using Asana, the team's project management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An ideal candidate should know general marketing and communications practices through classes or previous work experience. Familiarity with Adobe programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is preferred.

The student must be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks, possess good interpersonal and communication skills, and be creative. Students in this position must have excellent organizational skills. The ideal student worker must be able to work with little supervision, have attention to detail, complete assignments promptly, and take pride in their work. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.