About the role#
The New Store, the official campus retail store for The New School, is looking for a Student Graphic Design Assistant Specialist. You will support marketing and merchandise initiatives through graphic design, content creation, social media, and email marketing. This role reports to the Associate Director and offers a chance to gain hands-on experience while shaping the visual identity of the store. You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site tasks like event coverage and retail support with off-site digital projects.
What you'll do#
- Create digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, email graphics, advertisements, posters, and signage.
- Develop original artwork for merchandise and assist with mockups, adaptations, and production-ready files.
- Maintain organized creative files and ensure all work follows brand standards and licensing requirements.
- Collaborate with store staff to brainstorm creative concepts for merchandise and marketing objectives.
- Assist with planning and executing social media campaigns, including content calendars, photography, video, and promotional copy.
- Schedule and post content, track social media analytics, and provide insights to improve engagement.
- Help plan and develop email marketing campaigns, including creating graphics and promotional copy.
- Research design trends and student interests to inform future merchandise and marketing projects.
- Assist with product photography and visual assets for online merchandise listings and displays.
- Participate in training and professional development while communicating creative ideas and incorporating feedback.
What you'll need#
- A portfolio or examples demonstrating graphic design skills and an understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual communication.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
- An interest or experience in social media, digital marketing, photography, video, or content creation.
- A basic understanding of digital and print file formats and the ability to prepare files for production.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write engaging promotional copy.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- A creative, curious, and self-motivated approach to work.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, receive feedback, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with merchandise design, apparel graphics, or email marketing platforms is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About The New School
The New School is a university based in New York City. It operates several colleges including Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. The institution offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines like performing arts and social research. It maintains a staff of over 6,000 employees.
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