YXP Graphic Design Intern - FWS

Department Summary: The USF Office of Youth Experiences (YXP) helps young people explore their futures, discover their passions, and forge a strong connection with the University of South Florida. YXP supports the engagement of thousands of K-12 students every year through summer camps, field trips, classroom guest speakers, afterschool and weekend programs, clubs, competitions, exhibitions, and public events. The work of YXP cultivates lifelong skills and interests and supports long-term workforce development, college readiness, and economic opportunity. YXP is operated by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), a recognized leader in the study and improvement of K-12 educational technology and educator professional development since 1982.

Job Description Overview: USF Youth Experiences is seeking a Federal Work Study (FWS) student to serve as a graphic design intern for the fall and spring. This is a creative and detail-oriented role – you’ll be responsible for supporting the graphic design needs of the entire YXP team. This role will be housed within the creative department, but you’ll also collaborate cross-functionally with YXP’s social media, news, communications, and web teams.

Duties and Responsibilities: The core responsibility of the graphic design intern is to assist in developing visually compelling and effective materials (digital and print) that enhance YXP’s brand identity and promote our year-round youth programs.

Example assignments may include:

• Designing and producing various digital and print materials (i.e. brochures, posters, flyers, banners, social media graphics, website graphics, and other promotional materials)
• Maintaining USF’s visual identity by applying consistent branding across all design projects
• Maintaining a well-organized archive of design files, assets, and project documentation
• Designing unique and youth-friendly t-shirt concepts for summer camps and youth programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled USF student residing on/near the Tampa campus
• Must have a Federal Work Study award for the current academic year (2024-2025)
• Foundational knowledge of the principles of design, including layout, color theory, typography, and visual composition
• Proficient in a minimum of two Adobe Creative Suite programs (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or InDesign)
• An existing portfolio with a minimum of two graphic design examples (to be reviewed during the interview process)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at USF as a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related major
• Strong knowledge of the principles of design, including layout, color theory, typography, and visual composition 
• Ability to create mood boards and bring innovative and trendy ideas to projects
• Understanding of print production processes and file preparation for various mediums
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills 
• The ability to collaborate effectively with team members

Additional Information for Applicants: Please upload examples of work if you have them, along with your resume, class schedule, and proof of an FWS award*.

*Applicant must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the 2024-25 academic year in order to apply for this position. Please upload your class schedule and FWS Award in one file. Applicants are asked to demonstrate proof of their FWS award by saving their 'Award Overview' screen from OASIS** as a print screen and then pasting it into a Word document and uploading it as part of any additional required application materials. If other documents (in addition to your FWS award) are required as part of your application, you must upload ALL documents as one document.     

NOTE: If chosen for this position, a level I background check is required.

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