Student Employee - Graphic Designer - Spring 2026

The University of Central Missouris Integrated Marketing & Communications team is seeking a Student Graphic Designer to support the creation of high-quality visual materials that represent the universitys brand across campus and beyond. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside the universitys marketing team in a professional design environment. Student designers contribute to the same types of projects created by full-time staff, gaining meaningful, real-world experience while developing strong habits around attention to detail, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with teammates. Youll collaborate closely with designers, writers and campus partners while building practical skills in branding, production and workflow management that translate directly to future professional roles.
Duties Include:

• Design & Production
  • Create and revise graphic design materials using Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign and Illustrator)
  • Follow UCM brand standards, templates and production guidelines
  • Prepare files for review, approval and vendor production
  • Implement feedback from supervising designers, IMC reviewers and campus partners
  • Maintain organized project files, version control and proper archiving
• Workflow & Communication
  • Check the Student Designer Job System and email daily for assignments and updates
  • Track project progress and update statuses accurately
  • Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Collaborate professionally with full-time staff and other student designers
    
• Office & Front Desk Support
  • Provide front desk coverage for at least one hour per week, including greeting visitors, answering phones and assisting with general office needs
    

Education:

• Must be a current UCM student in good academic standing
• Must be a Graphic Design and/or Illustration major/minor

Experience:

• Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and a willingness to follow established procedures.
• Openness to feedback and the willingness to revise work accordingly.
• Reliable, organized and professional communication skills
• Experience with photo editing and illustration, including basic photo retouching and vector illustration.
• Familiarity with file preparation for print production
• Experience working with brand guidelines or templates

Applicant must submit the following documents along with the application:

• Publications/Portfolio

Working Hours:

• Minimum shift length: 2 hours
• M-F 8-5, up to 18 hours per week
• Shifts scheduled around class availability
• Attendance, punctuality and schedule changes must be communicated in advance