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Student Employee - Graphic Designer - Spring 2026

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$15/hr - $15/hr

The University of Central Missouri’s Integrated Marketing & Communications team is seeking a Student Graphic Designer to support the creation of high-quality visual materials that represent the university’s brand across campus and beyond. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside the university’s marketing team in a professional design environment, gaining meaningful experience while developing strong skills in branding and workflow management.

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Responsibilities

Create and revise graphic design materials using Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign and Illustrator)

Follow UCM brand standards, templates and production guidelines

Prepare files for review, approval and vendor production

Implement feedback from supervising designers, IMC reviewers and campus partners

Maintain organized project files, version control and proper archiving

Check the Student Designer Job System and email daily for assignments and updates

Track project progress and update statuses accurately

Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Collaborate professionally with full-time staff and other student designers

Provide front desk coverage for at least one hour per week, including greeting visitors, answering phones and assisting with general office needs

Qualification

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopGraphic DesignPhoto EditingProfessional CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be a current UCM student in good academic standing

Must be a Graphic Design and/or Illustration major/minor

Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Strong attention to detail, adaptability under pressure, and a willingness to follow established procedures

Openness to feedback and the willingness to revise work accordingly

Reliable, organized and professional communication skills

Experience with photo editing and illustration, including basic photo retouching and vector illustration

Familiarity with file preparation for print production

Experience working with brand guidelines or templates

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability

3 weeks paid vacation per year

3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Retirement

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

Generous education assistance for the employee

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan

Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire

Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage