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Student Graphic Designer

University of Iowa - Libraries
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The University Libraries Communications Office seeks to hire a student graphic designer. This position will focus on creating and producing content for print, digital, and social media to increase visibility of the Libraries’ seven locations and services. This person will report to the Libraries creative coordinator. 

 

Hours: 10-15 hours/week with flexibility on work time and locations

 

Hourly rate: Starting at $13/hr., pay will be based on experience

 

Starting date: August 2025 

 

Duties include: 

  • Using Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Illustrator and InDesign) to create, edit, and quality check print and digital materials to promote the Libraries 
  • Adhering to University of Iowa brand guidelines 
  • Completing projects according to deadline
  • Collaborating with the Communications Team to develop and execute design concepts
  • Capturing photography for marketing projects and social media during scheduled opportunities and at events as needed 
  • Assist in production and installation in gallery spaces, including large-scale semiannual exhibitions in the Main Library Gallery
  • Receiving feedback from Communications Team staff and making necessary changes
  • Distributing print materials (postering, etc.)
  • Communicating across the Libraries and with campus partners about promotional needs and cross-promotional opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned

 

The ideal candidate should be:

  • creative and innovative 
  • detail-oriented
  • self-motivated and able to work independently 
  • organized and able to meet deadlines 
  • ready to use cloud-based tools for communicating, sharing files, tracking projects 
  • communicative and collaborative in a hybrid work environment 
  • receptive to constructive feedback and direction 
  • eager to learn and try new things 

 

Experience with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is required. Familiarity with Canva and web design is a plus. Most importantly we want an individual with enthusiasm to learn. This role will be hybrid, with 50% or more work being done in office (located in the Main Library). 

 

Please send a resume, design portfolio, and a brief letter of interest to lib-communication@uiowa.edu  w “Libraries Student Graphic Designer” in the subject line, or apply online on Handshake.

 

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5 p.m.