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Student Library Assistant - Graphic Design

Position Type

Student Library Assistant

Hours Per Week

Hours per week
15.00

Pay Rate

Hourly Wage
$11.00

Description

The UT Libraries’ Marketing and Communications department seeks an energetic, creative, and self-directed student to assist with and contribute to communication efforts that promote UT Libraries to our campus and community. This individual will be tasked with assisting in the creation of various visual designs and graphics that will be used for print and digital assets.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Creation and editing of graphics in partnership with department’s graphic designer
  • Ensure all graphics and visual assets comply with established accessibility standards and UT brand guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • UT student (graduate or undergraduate)
  • Enthusiasm for communicating with UT students, faculty, and staff
  • A good eye for visual communications
  • A portfolio demonstrating work project and/or experience
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to multitask
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years of graphic design experience and/or coursework in graphic design, digital media, visual fine arts, or related fields

Application Procedures

To apply for this position, email Lola Alapo at lalapo@utk.edu with the subject line of “Student Library Assistant—Graphic Design.” Please include details of your relevant skills, experience, interests, and resume, if available. Please also include a link to (or PDF of) a design portfolio.