[Hiring] Assistant Graphic Designer @Berklee College of Music

Role Description

Assistant Graphic Designer needed to help manage and tag graphic library, as well as create simple graphics for course content using Adobe tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using Berklee’s content management system Air to tag and manage graphic assets for easy retrieval and reuse in new courses.
• Using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to assist in creating content for courses, including:
  • Simple line graphs
  • Diagrams of a studio
  • Vector icons representing various objects/ideas
• Delivering graphics via Google Drive in the correct file format, naming conventions, and folder structure.
• Meeting once a week during business hours to discuss workload, deadlines, and necessary edits to created graphics.
• Being available at least 5 hours of the work week for meetings and communication via Slack messages/emails, with the remaining 5 hours being flexible to your schedule.

Qualifications

• Some artistic experience or knowledge of graphic design, including digital art, logo design, vector icon creation, typography, and/or general ability to create artistic representations of objects/ideas.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Familiarity with using Google tools (calendar, email, sheets, and drive).
• Ability to follow instructions well and adhere to Berklee design guidelines.
• Knowledge of the differences between png, jpg, svg, and pdf file formats.
• A drive to learn new artistic skills, tools, and applications, along with a creative mind.

Requirements

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.
• Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled, provided they are pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Students in their first semester can work, even without an official GPA.
• Federal Work Study students may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $16.97

Application Instructions

• Please include a PDF or link to a portfolio with examples of your previous art or design work.
• Include your availability during the work week (Mon-Fri, 9-5) and your preferred hours.