Job Posting Title: Graphic Design Student Associate ----

Hiring Department: University Development Office ----

Position Open To: All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 12 ----

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ----

Earliest Start Date: Sep 22, 2025 ----

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 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 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.

Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world's highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.

Learn more about UT's mission and values, leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan.

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it's only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state's flagship university to change the world.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state's history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 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.

Join us and change the world.

Job Summary

The University Development Office is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Student Associate for the Spring 2025 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 Senior Graphic Designer, 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 layouts, greeting cards, and promotional items.

Ensure consistent adherence to UT's brand guidelines, maintaining visual coherence across print, email layouts, greeting cards, and promotional items.

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 technical specifications and are print-ready.

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

Other 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.

Independent worker with the ability to 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 U.S.

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in graphic design and production.

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

Salary Range

$ 15.00/hour (depending on qualifications/relevant experience)

Required Materials Resume/CV

Link to portfolio or graphic design work

Letter of interest

3 professional or academic references upon request

Working Conditions Use of manual dexterity.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Standard office conditions.

Work Shift Spring 2025 semester

10-12 hours per week

Weekly hours are flexible and can be scheduled around classes, but must fall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Work will be performed on campus in a professional office environment.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.