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Graphic Designer Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511670
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Public Media
Department: PBS Wisconsin
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: VILAS COMMUNICATION HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 15.00
Job Categories: Digital Technology, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

Department Overview:

 PBS Wisconsin’s multifaceted Design Department creates graphic design, motion graphics, scenic design, animation and interactive design content across the PBS Wisconsin organization. The Graphic Designer intern will receive close supervision and coaching as a professional in graphic design, increasingly receiving more project responsibility as professional growth is demonstrated.

Anticipated Start Date:

 7/1/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Work up to 20 hours per week. Work can be done in-person or remotely. All necessary equipment and software will be provided. On-site workspace is available, and in-person work sessions are encouraged when possible, roughly once a month.

Exact hours and days are flexible based on class schedule and availability, but should primarily be between the hours of Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM CST.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 15.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 - Be a part- or full-time student enrolled at a college/university, or technical/vocational program.
- Must have experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Experience and interest in Adobe After Effects is preferred.
- Demonstrate design knowledge and experience with layout, color, typography, and graphic elements.
- Experience working with photography and web assets is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with motion graphics, infographics, and kinetic typography is a plus.
- Graphic Design majors preferred, but not mandatory.
- We encourage students who are early in their design studies to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Creative and collaborative, with strong communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

- Design and produce communication and promotional pieces for print, digital and television production projects for PBS Wisconsin. This includes designing promotional collateral, environmental graphics and signs, and social media, web and production assets.
- Gain experience and training by collaborating with design professionals across graphic design, motion graphics, animation, interactive, and scenic design.
- Collaborate with teams across the PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio organizations.
- Work with the Design Operations Manager to order print materials and manage print vendors.
- Organize and archive project files appropriately.
- Perform other related duties as needed.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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