Student Graphic Designer - Youngblood Job at The University of Georgia in Athens

Overview

Posting Number: G/R31239P

Working Title: Student Graphic Designer - Youngblood

Department: ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that’s consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

College/Unit/Department website: https://engineering.uga.edu/

Employment details

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: 25.00

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

Posting Date: 09/19/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Equal Opportunity

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values

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Duties / Responsibilities

• UX/UI design of Debris Tracker and Circularity Informatics Lab websites
• Design of education and outreach materials
• Design of social media content

Position details

• Percentage of time: 100
• Classification Title: Student Assistant
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FTE: 0.25

Position Summary

The Jambeck Circularity Informatics Lab at the College of Engineering is in search of a graphic design student to support our community science initiative, Debris Tracker. Debris Tracker is a free, open data mobile app that has been used to log nearly 10 million debris items around the world, helping scientists understand global trends around plastic pollution.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Webflow.

Physical Demands

Typical for office/lab environment.

Other Information

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a requirement of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact Name: Kathryn Youngblood

Recruitment Contact Email: kathryny@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-1653