Spring 2026 | LBJSC Student Graphic Designer

START SPRING 2026

Our marketing team executes the story-telling strategies for programs, events, and facilities within the scope of the LBJ Student Center and occasionally other departments on the Texas State Campus. Duties and responsibilities include:    

• Design LBJSC operations and programs, and when needed, other Student Success and campus units as directed.
• Produce marketing materials that may include, but not limited to: ads, posters, brochures, newsletters, flyers, digital ads, displays, banners, window signs, special events, mobile apps, and websites.
• Prepare final digital and print files, as well as deliver completed projects to clients as needed.
• Maintain an orderly archive of projects.
• Occasionally attend client meetings with the creative team.
• Adhere to Texas State University and LBJSC branding and style guides.
• Serve as a department ambassador and positively promote the departments at events and activities.
• Assist with social media or experiential marketing efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Attend a new employee orientation.
• Be appropriately dressed and maintain a professional and clean working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Able to attend a new employee orientation and training.
• Must be a registered student at Texas State University.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and take direction well.
• Be appropriately dressed and maintain a professional and clean working atmosphere.
• Must present a design portfolio and have a basic understanding of graphic design concepts and skills.
• Must be familiar with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Must be familiar with print and digital formats (native files, JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc.).

Qualifications Desired

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a creative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and take direction well.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Organized, punctual, reliable, and have keen attention to detail.
• Interest in marketing, student affairs, retail, and/or social media.

Employment Starting Pay Rate, Dates, and Times

• $10.00/hour* with increase eligibility over time. Minimum one-year commitment, including summer, is required. Minimum 12 hours commitment per week scheduled Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
• *EMPLOYEE EVALUATION PROCESS: Student employees are evaluated by their supervisor at the end of each long semester (Fall/Spring). They are also evaluated at the end of summer if they were employed both Summer I and II sessions. 
• *PAY-RATE DETERMINATION: All student employees begin at the starting pay rate for their job title and may increase by .50 after each long semester of employment with a “meets” or “exceeds” expectations overall evaluation from their supervisor using the LBJSC Student Employee Performance Review form.   

Educational Benefits and Skills Gained

• Improve problem-solving skills and independently refine content and your ideas. Improve efficiency in time and project management.
• Develop sound client communication and design presentation skills.
• Expand personal graphic design knowledge and techniques.

Supervision

• Student Graphic Designers report to the Student Manager and Design Lead, and receives mentorship from professional graphic designers. This position does not supervise any others.

Other Information

• Student Graphic Designers will receive regular performance appraisals each semester
• A condition of employment is that student employees are expected to assist in key events throughout the year.
• Student employees are expected to portray a positive image, both internally and externally of the Illini Union by displaying high standards of service, integrity, punctuality, politeness, and professionalism.

*Position responsibilities may change to fit production needs