Graphic Design - Student Assistant

Job Description

GatorWell Health Promotion Services is seeking a graphic design student assistant who is visually minded, a storyteller at heart, and energized by creatively promoting health and wellbeing on campus. This position will work alongside full-time Marketing Staff and various stakeholders within GatorWell Health Promotion Services to create captivating designs that support social marketing and health communication initiatives across various platforms.

• Ideate, pitch and create unique professional and innovative designs to be utilized on print publications, t-shirts, web graphics, promotional materials, building signage and more
• Aid in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans that meet the university and division brand standards
• Visually support social marketing and health communication initiatives and campaigns aimed at helping students build sustainable skills to improve their overall lifelong wellbeing
• Provide keen proofing skills for spelling, grammar and design consistency
• Prepare and package artwork files for professional printing, ensuring correct color profiles, bleed and final formats
• Maintain the organization of GatorWell’s design database
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors in an agency style work environment with both student and professional staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS).
• Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled for at least six credit hours a semester.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
• Current UF student (undergraduate or graduate)
• MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START FALL 2026
• Must be able to commit to at least Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Must be able to work in the GatorWell office space within the Reitz Union

Preferred

• Knowledge of Canva
• Possess solid photography and editing skills, as well as the ability to craft and maintain a consistent voice and tone with imagery
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and an eye for detail and accuracy
• An interest in thinking creatively, strategically and collaboratively to aid in educating our community on the experiences and offerings available to enhance the UF experience
• Strong interest in health and wellbeing
• Strong interest in educating and helping peers
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to connect with others easily/outgoing
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills while managing multiple deadlines
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Have an interest in people and building positive relationship that make our department and the UF community better
• Knowledge of brand guidelines and asset management
• Ability to produce clear, compelling copy