Student Graphic Designer - Youngblood Job at Inside Higher Ed in Athens

Student Graphic Designer - Youngblood (Inside Higher Ed) Posting Date: 09/19/2025 • Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025 • Location: Athens Area • Employment Type: Employee • Salary: 25.00 • Classification Title: Student Assistant. 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. https://www.uga.edu/. 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. Website: https://engineering.uga.edu/. 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 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. Eligibility and Background Investigation Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; 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. Contact Details Recruitment Contact: Kathryn Youngblood – Email: kathryny@uga.edu – Phone: 706-542-1653 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). Additional Job Details Percentage of Time: 100% Classification Title: Student Assistant Flsa: Non-Exempt Fte: 25 Seniority level: Internship Employment type: Full-time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Online Audio and Video Media #J-18808-Ljbffr