Student Hourly - Graphic Designer
Position Overview
Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job Description
The graphic designer will work with the KU School of Engineering Public Relations staff to design a variety of pieces including brochures, fliers, print and online ads, displays, programs, posters, giveaways and more. The graphic designer reports directly to the public relations director and works with a variety of clients within the School of Engineering. Quick turnaround of projects is often needed.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent computer graphic skills, and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop as evidenced through application materials.
- Excellent writing skills as evidenced through application materials.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must:
- have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or
- be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or
- be enrolled in summer session or
- be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be for undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in motion graphics and video production.
- Strong photography skills.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information to Applicants
Cody Howard
cody@ku.edu
785-864-2936
cody@ku.edu
785-864-2936
Advertised Salary Range
$13.00 Hourly
Work Schedule
Hours worked between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly.
Anticipated Start Date
Monday March 31, 2025