A Graphic Designer works with text and images to create design for printed material or web sites. Develops visual designs, such as a logo, that establish an identity or brand for an organization, business or campaign; uses design skills to improve the visual impact of advertising messages, reports, books or websites. May produce documents and printed materials using desktop publishing software and equipment. May work for a publishing company or provide printed business or marketing material for business clients.
Job Summary The Marketing & Communications office at BYU-Hawaii is seeking a talented and capable graphic design intern to work directly with key stakeholders to develop brand collateral for the university and specific university departments. Over six months, you'll take projects from concept to delivery: production-ready design files and template suites for brochures, posters, digital and physical signage, web graphics, social media, and more. Your work goes directly into active campus use. Primary Responsibilities Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design. Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, social media, web, etc. Use computer software to generate new images. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor of fine arts in visual arts, concentrated in graphic design preferred. Minimum three months of graphic design experience in a professional setting. Please note that this is an internship opportunity for post-graduates only. You must have graduated within the last 12 months. •Be sure to submit your application with a cover letter, portfolio, and resume. •Skills Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Express) and Canva Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Teams Proficient in English language (reading, writing, and speaking) Layout design, typesetting, photo editing, graphic design Illustration skills are not required, but they are a plus if you have them! Basic knowledge of copyright laws Team collaboration and communication Highly organized, pays close attention to details, and forward-thinking Ability to take creative direction and constructive criticism well Project management, setting and meeting deadlines Physical Demands Typical air-coniditioned office or studio environment with minimal physical effort. Ability to lift between 5-30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
