Graphic Design Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Binghamton University

Location:

• We are hiring for a Graphic Design Intern position to start in August.
• Address: 4400 Vestal Pkwy E Binghamton, NY Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
• Optional: During the interview process, please include examples of creative work or a portfolio, if available. 
• Pay Range:  $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

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Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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Position Summary

Join the Bearcat Dining marketing team as a Graphic Design Intern and help bring dining to life through creative visuals and branding! In this role, you’ll design eye-catching graphics, support marketing campaigns, and help visually communicate dining programs across campus.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the look and feel of campus dining—from digital content and social media graphics to event signage and promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design graphics for social media, digital screens, and print materials
• Create marketing assets for events, promotions, and campaigns
• Maintain brand consistency across all materials
• Assist with event branding, signage, and promotional collateral
• Collaborate with the marketing team on creative concepts and campaigns
• Support updates to website and digital platforms

Why Join Our Team?

• Gain real-world, hands-on design experience
• Build your portfolio with real campaigns and creative assets
• Develop skills in branding, layout, and content design
• Work on projects that are seen and experienced across campus
• Be part of a fun, creative team and make an impact on the student experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Strong eye for design, layout, and branding
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Basic photography or video editing skills are a plus
• Preferred but not required: Design, Art, Media, Marketing, or related major

Work Details

• Flexible schedule (typically 10–20 hours/week)
• On-campus student position

Graphic Design Learning Objectives

• Apply classroom concepts to real-world marketing campaigns to promote brand awareness and storytelling. 
• Learn to apply marketing fundamentals such as brand identity, campaign strategy, and visual storytelling to graphic design projects. 
• Enhance proficiency in design platforms (Adobe suite, Canva, etc.) by producing high-quality visuals according to brand guidelines for marketing campaigns. 
• Build professional collaboration skills by participating in marketing meetings, contributing campaign ideas, and meeting project deadlines. 

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. 

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods.  Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. 
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.