Graphic Designer - Marketing & Brand Strategy

Graphic Designer - Marketing & Brand Strategy

Salary

$14.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01787

Division

Presidents Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Graphic Design Intern will serve as a creative catalyst for Campus Partners (CPs) university-wide. This role isnt just about making things look good - its about translating brand strategy into high-impact visual materials. You will work closely with the Marketing and Communications (M&C) team to develop assets that reach students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community, gaining invaluable agency-style experience in a fast-paced environment.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Set personal goals and track progress toward them.

• Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.

• Adapt communication style when needed to promote effective teamwork.

• Follow instructions, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work.

• Work through disagreements constructively to keep projects on track.

• Adapt to updates or changes in the tools you use for work.

Essential Functions

As a key member of our creative team, you will:

• Design a wide array of marketing materials - including but not limited to flyers, posters, booklets, and brochures - as well as specialized swag and promotional items such as t-shirts, stickers, and event apparel, all while strictly adhering to BGSU brand standards.
• Find creative ways to "think outside the box" and push visual boundaries while remaining within the established university brand identity.
• Collab with M&C strategists and Campus Partners (CPs) to understand project goals, present your concepts, and professionally incorporate feedback and revisions.
• Manage projects from initial kickoff through final production. This includes preparing print-ready files and coordinating with vendors or digital teams.
• Prioritize multiple overlapping assignments to ensure all projects are completed effectively and delivered on schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud on a Mac platform, with a foundational understanding of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• A strong eye for composition, hierarchy, and clean typography.
• Experience in Canva is preferred for collaborative marketing material.
• Must be a self-starter who can effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Currently enrolled student, preferably majoring in Graphic Design, VCT, or a related field.

Additional Information

• Portfolio: Please include a link to your online portfolio or attach 3-5 PDF samples of your work with your application.
• Skills Test: The interview process includes a short technical skills test. Top candidates will also be invited to complete a "take-home" branding challenge with a 48-hour turnaround to demonstrate their design approach and brand alignment.
• Growth: This internship offers mentorship from senior designers and the opportunity to build a professional portfolio filled with published, university-wide work.
• Communication: Must be comfortable presenting ideas and receiving constructive critique.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html