Student Graphic Designer - Part-time

Students' Union at Bournemouth University; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A student association in Bournemouth is seeking a Student Graphic Designer to join its dynamic communications department. This part-time role offers a flexible, zero-hour contract with up to 20 hours per week and a pay rate of £10.00 - £12.21 per hour. You will collaborate closely with the Marketing Manager and contribute to various digital and print campaigns. Ideal candidates are students from Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth with strong skills in Adobe design software and a creative mindset.

Benefits

Gain valuable experience in content creation and marketing

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity to work with a supportive team

Chance to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Experience in producing impactful designs.
• Ability to meet firm deadlines and manage workload.
• Desire to grow skills to a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Support the design needs of the communications department.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager.
• Work on digital and print campaigns.

Skills

Competent in Adobe design software

Able to work on Mac OSX

Fast, efficient work with attention to detail

Naturally creative

Great visual communication

Brand-savvy

Able to translate designs

Open to feedback

Education

Current Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth student

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Listed by Students' Union at Bournemouth University

Details

Student GraphicDesigner

Part-time role – initial three-month basis (starting late January 2026), with opportunity to extend until July 2026

TheStudents’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) is looking for a studentgraphicdesigner to work alongside our comms department.

You will work closely with ourGraphic& WebDesignerand Marketing Manager to support the day-to-day design needs of SUBU. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team that represents over 14,000 students at Bournemouth University, whilst working on a variety of campaigns across our digital and print channels.

We’re looking for a creative individual with a vibrant portfolio of work, with a desire to grow their skills to a professional level. You will need to have some experience in producing impactful artwork and typeset designs to firm deadlines, whilst managing your workload and setting realistic targets and priorities.

If you have an eye for great copy and a creative flair to produce stunning design work, this could be the role for you!

We need someone who is:

• Competent in Adobe design software. We primarily work with Illustrator and InDesign (Photoshop, Video editing and HTML coding would be a bonus!)
• Able to work on the Mac OSX operating system
• A fast, efficient worker with thorough attention to detail
• Naturally creative with fresh ideas
• Great at visual communication and presenting a message clearly
• Brand-savvy and understands marketing basics
• Able to translate designs across different mediums
• Open to feedback and able to amend designs according to the client’s final comments

Youmustbe acurrent Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth student to apply for this role.

This role will be offered on a zero-hour contract. We can offer up to 20 hours per week between January - March, with flexibility to fit around your studies.

Depending on workload from the department, there may be an opportunity to extend this contract until July 2026.

Why Work for Us:

• Gain valuable experience in content creation and marketing.
• Enjoy a flexible, zero-hour contract that fits around your schedule.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.
• The chance to make a real impact on our student community.
• See your creations come to life across campus.

Job Title: Student Graphic Designer

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Location: SUBU, The Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Hours: Part-Time up to 20 hours per week

Rate of pay: £10.00 - £12.21ph (dependent on age)

Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV and design portfolio/website, along with a brief covering letter highlighting what you would bring to this role to [e-mail] .

We will be recruiting through a central application process. The successful candidate will be invited to a face-to-face interview at TheStudentCentre on Talbot Campus.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.