University Enterprises, Inc. - Student Assistant Graphic Designer (Oakland, CA)

Graphic Designer is needed in Oakland, United States.

Client: University Enterprises, Inc.

Location: Oakland, CA

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant to work under the close supervision of Supervisor I in the Office of Audiovisual/Graphics. The student assistant will support the design, production, and coordination of graphic and multimedia materials for District 4 communications, outreach, and audiovisual projects, while developing an understanding of graphic design principles, multimedia production, Caltrans branding, and accessibility standards.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position.
• Employment can be terminated at any time by either party.
• A pre-employment background check may be conducted.
• Candidates must reside and work in California.

Prerequisites:

• Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term at an accredited college or university from the affiliation list.
• Must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine-quarter units for undergraduates; four-semester units or six-quarter units for graduate students.
• Major must match those listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study:

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication Design
• Digital Media/Digital Arts
• Multimedia Studies
• Art Studio/Fine Arts

Work Schedule:

• Flexible workdays and hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Student employees generally work up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks.

Compensation:
$18.27 – $24.62 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design and visual communication.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in graphic design or related fields.
• Experience creating graphics for print, web, or social media.
• Interest in emerging design technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and production of graphics for digital media and print.
• Maintain consistency with branding and accessibility standards.
• Support branding and layout for events and outreach campaigns.
• Collaborate with staff to incorporate feedback and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and communication using office equipment.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application and upload your most recent transcripts along with your resume. Application deadline is 10/31/2026.