Graphic Design Intern

Texas American Federation of Teachers

Austin

Paid

$1500 monthly stipend

Are you a pro-union student interested in using your graphic design skills to further the fight for public education? At Texas AFT, we believe everyone deserves a quality education. This is only possible with dedicated and empowered public school teachers. We’re looking for a full-time intern that shares these same values and can bring fresh, creative ideas to the table! All fellows are expected to work an average of 20 hours a week. Your class schedule MUST allow you to work 20 hours during weekdays during the hours of 8 to 6. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required. You will receive the same paid holidays as Texas AFT employees, including 10 days at Christmas. Graphic Design Intern Duties and Responsibilities: - Create and design print and digital materials - Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline - Retouch and manipulate images - Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media - Assemble printed materials as needed - Collaborate with our Communications Department to develop design concepts - Receive feedback from the Communications Department and make necessary changes Requirements: - Must be a current undergraduate student - Demonstrated proficiency with the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) - Understanding of graphic design principles and effective visual storytelling - Ability to meld unique personal design style with existing brand guidelines to create consistent, cohesive materials - Experience with a variety of design work, including print materials, website assets, and social media graphics - Knowledge of digital accessibility best practices (color contrast ratios, typeset readability, etc.) a plus! Benefits: - Work on a wide range of graphic design projects - Networking opportunities - Flexible schedule - $1500 monthly stipend

Please email resume, work samples, and any questions to Macey Erhardt at merhardt@texasaft.org Bilingual applicants and those with teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Current Student

Yes

Macey Erhardt - Intern and Special Projects Coordinator Email: merhardt@texasaft.org

Non-Profit

Macey Erhardt - Texas AFT

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