About the role#
University Advancement’s Institutional Fundraising team is looking for a Graphic Design Assistant to support our creative efforts. You will work under the supervision of the Associate Director of Communications to help with fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and institutional initiatives. This is a paid, part-time role designed to provide hands-on experience in real-world marketing while you build your professional portfolio.
What you'll do#
- Develop creative concepts, layouts, and content graphics for campaigns such as Giving Days, Welcome U, and Giving Tuesday.
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud to design and finalize materials for print, email, web, and social media.
- Ensure all work aligns with university brand standards and maintains visual consistency across donor communications.
- Prepare press-ready files for print vendors and digital assets for developers and email platforms.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, follow development timelines, and archive graphics for future use.
- Collaborate with the Campaigns and Communications team and other campus stakeholders during brainstorming sessions.
- Implement feedback on graphics, layouts, and typefaces to refine designs before finalization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at the University of Utah, majoring in Graphic Design or a related field.
- 1-2 years of coursework or non-professional experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Willingness to learn, solve problems, and apply feedback to improve your work.
- A positive, professional, and adaptable attitude.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The role is part-time, with a standard schedule of 19 hours per week.
- Work hours typically fall between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and will be arranged around your class schedule.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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