Student Assistant - Graphic Design

Gain hands-on experience supporting the DIR Creative Team with visual design that supports both digital and print projects. This part-time, temporary student role in Sacramento, CA is a great fit for graphic design students who want to practice production workflows, collaborate on campaign concepts, and build work that reflects branding, accessibility expectations, and clear deadlines.

What you’ll do

• Create graphics for print and digital media such as flyers, posters, social media posts, and infographics, with a focus on Adobe InDesign.
• Support the creation and editing of content for digital platforms while ensuring alignment with branding and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliancy.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and develop creative concepts for campaign and informational materials.
• Review briefs, requirements, and feedback, then prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Conduct research and perform data entry for campaigns and project collateral.
• Assist with document formatting and accessibility compliance using accessibility standards and tools.
• Help manage project timelines and maintain communication using Asana and ServiceNow.
• Monitor an external branding email for incoming requests.
• Participate in design reviews, incorporate feedback, and help improve deliverable quality.
• Keep files organized and properly archived after completion, ensuring accurate exports for both print and digital use within SharePoint.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

What you bring

• Proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program (undergraduate or graduate). For graduate students, registration as a graduate student in a recognized program is required.
• If appointed during summer months, evidence of eligibility for the following enrollment period.
• For certain curricula, proof of application for, or enrollment in, a college curriculum preparing for upper division status in an engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural curriculum leading to a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Submission of a portfolio or graphic design samples.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.
• Experience producing a variety of graphic design projects and publications with a strong creative portfolio.
• Knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, image resolution, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to create designs while following branding and department guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for independent and collaborative work.
• Detail-oriented, organized, innovative approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, SharePoint, Asana, and other project management tools.

Tools you’ll use

Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Asana

Role details

• Location: Sacramento, CA (onsite)
• Pay: $18.27 - $33.52 per hour
• Job type: part time, temporary, non-benefited student position
• Schedule: Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM; final schedule set by the supervisor
• Typical hours: up to 24 hours per week during the academic year; up to 40 hours per week during breaks (winter, spring, summer)

Eligibility and prerequisites

• Must be a student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring, and Winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university on the affiliation list (see: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf).
• Enrollment minimums: at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
• Declared major must match: Graphic Design, Multimedia Studies, or Web Design.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
• Use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Office environment.

How to apply

Complete all fields of the employment application, including your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section. Upload a resume plus a cover letter that includes a link to your graphic design portfolio or samples showing the use of Adobe InDesign projects and publications.

Apply by: November 6, 2026