BFA ILL Senior Publication Student Workers

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking knowledgeable and enthusiastic Senior Illustration students to join our team as Senior Publication Student Workers. In this role, students need to have excellent skills with InDesign and Photoshop and be comfortable working with Google Spreadsheets. The role involves design and layout, file checking, and communicating with Professor Aaron Fernanez and other students about corrections. There will be one or two short meetings, but most of the work can happen flexibly.

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

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• Support the Senior Publication Coordinator, Aaron Fernandez, with the design and layout of the publication  

• Assist with image file checks  

• Assist with proofreading captions, credits, and student information in the index  

• Communicate with seniors regarding any missing information or files  

• Assist in the planning and setup of the book launch  

• Work on promotional materials for the book launch (posters, flyers, social media, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a senior in the Illustration program. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with InDesign and Photoshop. 

WORK MODE

• On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

Hourly Rate: 

$21.00/hr

Hours: 20 hrs/semester

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS * (if applicable)

Please submit a resume and cover letter. 

Responsibilities:

The students will support the Senior Publication Coordinator, Aaron Fernandez, with the design and layout of the publication, assist with image file checks, assist with proofreading captions, credits, and student information in the index , communicate with seniors regarding any missing information or files, assist in the planning and setup of the book launch, work on promotional materials for the book launch (posters, flyers, social media, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application!