Student Assistant, Graphic Design (Federal Work Study)

Newschool Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

B - 65 West 11th Street Part-time Junior Graphic Design

Entry-level Graphic Design role at Newschool. B - 65 West 11th Street · part-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll create branded promotional graphics for college events and initiatives
Build original web layouts and digital assets for ongoing college communications
Produce visual content for newsletters and department publications
Work with Dean's Office staff to turn goals into clear, readable materials
Organize reusable templates and assets while meeting event and publication deadlines

What you bring

Use Mac iOS plus Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop confidently
Bring strong attention to detail and a focus on legible, readable content
A Federal Work-Study award is preferred
Prior graphic or communications design and writing experience is preferred
You’re interested in developing your design skills across four years as a first-year student

Who this fits

This suits a student building graphic and communications design experience in a university setting. The role is primarily remote, with occasional on-campus work required with advance notice. A Federal Work-Study award and first-year status are preferred.

From the employer

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The Dean's Office at Liberal Arts and Social Research is seeking a student graphic and communications designer to create promotional materials supporting college events, webpages, digital media platforms, newsletters, and initiatives throughout the academic year. The successful candidate will report to the Dean's Office and will play a key role in shaping how the college's programs and events are visually communicated to the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop creative assets for promotional and marketing use that align with university branding standards to support various programs and initiatives.
Produce original graphics and digital layouts for web platforms to facilitate the ongoing communication objectives of the college.
Generate compelling visual content for recurring newsletters and department publications consistently.
Partner with the Dean's Office staff to transform strategic goals into impactful and legible visual materials.
Coordinate the organization of digital templates and design assets to ensure accessibility for future project needs.
Adhere to set production schedules to ensure design deliverables meet all event and publication deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency with Mac iOS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
Detail-oriented, with an eye for creating legible and readable content.
Federal Work-Study Award preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

First-year student interested in cultivating their design skill set over four years.
Prior graphic/communication design and writing experience.
Strong attention to detail and familiarity with design best practices.

WORK MODE
Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate: $19/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

This position supports the Dean's Office at Liberal Arts and Social Research by designing promotional and communications materials for college events, webpages, digital platforms, and newsletters throughout the academic year. The student designer will work closely with the Dean's Office team to ensure materials are visually engaging, on-brand, and delivered on schedule. This role offers hands-on experience in graphic and communications design within a university setting.

We look forward to receiving your application!