Student Graphic Designer
Part-time role – initial three-month basis (starting late January 2026), with opportunity to extend until July 2026
The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) is looking for a student graphic designer to work alongside our comms department.
You will work closely with our Graphic & Web Designer and 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
You must be a current 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 sudesign@bournemouth.ac.uk.
We will be recruiting through a central application process. The successful candidate will be invited to a face-to-face interview at The Student Centre on Talbot Campus.
If you have any questions about the role, please email sudesign@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.