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Graphic Design Intern - PREPs Office

IU Indianapolis - School of Science
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Position Title: Graphic Design Intern

Organization: IU Indianapolis School of Science

Department/Office: Pre-Professional & Career Preparation (PREPs) Office

Hourly Wage: $13-$15

Number of openings: 1

Hours/Week: 10 (min) to 20 (max)

Start Date:  August 25, 2025 (open to earlier start date)

Reports to: Assistant Director of Career Advising

About the Department

The Pre-Professional & Career Preparation (PREPs) Office provides comprehensive career and pre-professional services to help science students navigate their professional journey. PREPs offers advising, programming, and resources to help students develop skills and meaningful connections to achieve post-graduation goals.

 

About the Position

The Graphic Design Intern develops a creative approach to designing education and marketing materials for multiple audiences (students, employers, alumni, etc.) and mediums (digital and print). 

Open to both work study and non-work study students.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION: 

 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Create and update office's visual materials (educational handouts, marketing flyers/posters, office and event signage, etc.)
  • Craft visual materials from data and reports to highlight key takeaways
  • Learn and design within the IU branding guidelines (brand expression, visual language, verbal language)
  • Consult with PREPs' staff in developing and executing a strategic approach to visual communication
  • Other tasks and assignments as needed or designated by supervisor and/or staff.

 

 Desired Minimum Qualifications:

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

Availability:

  • Requires regular weekly availability within PREPs operating hours (M-F, 9am-4pm)

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum Sophomore academic standing; GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, and InDesign or Illustrator
  • Familiar with Canva and Microsoft 365
  • Familiar with fundamental concepts of visual communication (e.g. page design/layout)
  • Ability to communicate effectively and positively with others
  • Ability to work both independently and on a team
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable of design principles, typography, color theory
  • Experience working within IU branding guidelines
  • Media Arts & Science or Visual Communication Design major

 

In accordance with the IU Indianapolis Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in this position will help students become acquainted with the following profiles:

  • Communicator – The ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. The ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
  • Innovator – The ability to design, plan, organize, and implement projects and tasks within a specific timeframe.
  • Problem Solver –The ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. The ability to find/create solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, past experiences, and available information and resources.
  • Community contributor – The ability to demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures. The ability to relate to co-workers, and inspire others to participate. The ability to maintain a productive climate and confidently motivate, mobilize, or coach other employees/students.

 

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