Student Assistant - Graphic Design

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Job Posting Title: Student Assistant - Graphic Design ---- Hiring Department: University Development Office ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: About The University of Texas at Austin What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation.

Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers. Learn more about UT’s mission and values and leadership .

Why Join Texas Development? The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500+ fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the world .

Purpose The University Development Office is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design student worker for the Fall 2026 semester. Under the guidance and direction of the design team, the Graphic Designer will assist in the creation of visually-compelling print and digital materials for fundraising initiatives that support students, faculty and research at UT. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while gaining hands-on experience in the professional design process and marketing campaigns in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities • Under the supervision of the Art Directors, the graphic designer will design and produce high-quality print and digital materials, which may include direct mailers, brochures, one-pagers, advertisements, presentations, event collateral, signage, infographics, social media assets, animations, email and web layouts, greeting cards and promotional items.

• Ensure consistent adherence to UT's brand guidelines, maintaining visual coherence across print, digital and multimedia platforms.

• Collaborate with the design team to brainstorm and develop creative solutions for projects.

• Update and adapt existing designs across multiple formats and sizes to meet specific project needs.

• Prepare and preflight print files, ensuring they meet techinical specifications and are print-ready.

• Assist with photo sourcing and editing, including color correction, resizing, cropping and maintaining consistency across images.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications • Proven experience and interest in graphic design, with relevant education or demonstrated skills as an acceptable substitute.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to create high-quality work, backed by strong design and typography skills, along with awareness of current industry trends.

• Self-motivated worker with the ability to work independently, seek clarification when needed, prioritize tasks, maintain focus, meet deadlines and accept constructive feedback.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), as well as PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.

• Must not be employed in another on-campus position concurrently.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in graphic design and production.

• Familiarity with the printing process, including understanding print specifications and preparing final files for production.

• Experience creating simple animations or motion graphics using tools such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Express, or Canva.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour

Working Conditions • Fall 2026 Semester with the potential to continue into additional semesters for the right candidate.

• 12-15 hours weekly.

• Weekly hours are flexible and can be scheduled around classes, but must fall between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday. Regular and consistent attendance is required in this position.

• Work will be performed in-person in a shared office environment near campus. The Development Office is located at 2901 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, Texas, 78722. The selected candidate must have reliable transportation to and from the office.

Required Materials • Resume/CV

• Link to portfolio or graphic design work

• Letter of interest

• Three professional or academic references

---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equ

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