Graphic Design Intern

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, including flyers, posters, social media graphics, and event branding.
• Work with the Creative Services team to develop and refine departmental logos and branding.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Organize and manage design assets for easy access and use.
• Ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.

Rate of Pay $14 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic
• and social programs.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to
• campus academic and social programs.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.
• Ability to compile information into report form.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Sitting
* Standing
* Walking
Constantly:
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (other Adobe Creative Suite programs are a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• A portfolio of design work (academic or personal projects) is a plus.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logo development and design while building your portfolio and working in a professional environment.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.