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University of Utah

UU Student - Labor

Campus, IL

$14.50/hr

Position Summary The Graphic Design Assistant supports the Center for Campus Wellness by creating ... The student designer will also contribute to content strategy, storytelling, and social media ...

University of Utah

UU Student - Labor

Campus, IL

$14.50/hr

Position Summary The Graphic Design Assistant supports the Center for Campus Wellness by creating ... The student designer will also contribute to content strategy, storytelling, and social media ...

University of Utah

UU Student - Labor

Campus, IL · On-site

$14.50/hr

Position Summary The Graphic Design Assistant supports the Center for Campus Wellness by creating ... The student designer will also contribute to content strategy, storytelling, and social media ...

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How much do student design assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for student design assistant in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Student Design Assistants?

Student Design Assistants are typically university or college students who support design teams by assisting with creative projects, preparing visual materials, and helping with design-related tasks. They work under the supervision of professional designers or faculty, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as graphic design, digital media, or marketing. These roles provide students with valuable exposure to real-world projects, enhance their technical skills, and help build their professional portfolios. Student Design Assistants may work in academic departments, campus organizations, or external companies.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Student Design Assistant during a project cycle?

As a Student Design Assistant, your core responsibilities often include supporting lead designers with research, preparing draft layouts, creating visual assets, and assisting with revisions based on feedback. You'll likely collaborate closely with other students, faculty, or professional staff, depending on the setting, and may be involved in brainstorming sessions or client meetings. Throughout a project cycle, you can expect to manage multiple tasks, such as organizing files, updating design documentation, and communicating progress to the team. This role offers valuable exposure to real-world design processes and helps build practical skills for future advancement.

What is the difference between Student Design Assistant vs Design Intern?

AspectStudent Design AssistantDesign Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled in design or related programEnrolled in design or related program
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, university projectsCompany or agency offices, real-world projects
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, educational institutionsDesign firms, creative agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles for studentsExploring internship opportunities in design

Both roles typically require students to be enrolled in a design-related program and involve assisting with design projects. The main difference is that Student Design Assistants often work within academic settings or university projects, while Design Interns usually work in professional design firms or agencies on real-world projects. Understanding these distinctions helps students find the right opportunity aligned with their career goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Student Design Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Student Design Assistant, you need a solid understanding of design principles, basic proficiency in graphic design or drafting, and current enrollment in a related degree program. Familiarity with industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or AutoCAD is typically expected. Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to take feedback constructively are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality design work, meeting project deadlines, and effectively supporting senior designers.
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Design Technology and Engineering Lab Manager - Junior School

Design Technology and Engineering Lab Manager - Junior School

Punahou School

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$61K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Punahou Design Technology and Engineering team aims to build and maintain a student-centered, school-wide environment designed to empower the development of the social-emotional skills, technical abilities, design thinking and growth mindset needed to translate the Punahou aims into positive and purposeful action in the real world.

Punahou School is actively recruiting a Design and Fabrication Technician to join the Design Technology and Engineering team. The Design Technology Technician will support the DTE curriculum by supervising student's work in labs. This includes providing direct instruction, and assisting with the use of design technology software and fabrication tools. Other responsibilities of this position include:

Manage & Maintain Kosasa Labs

  • Manage, maintain, and inventory supplies and machines in the Kosasa Labs
  • Maintain all machines including ordering parts such as filters or other replacement parts/materials as needed
  • Track use of supplies between K-8, Academy, and Extended Learning programs for billing purposes
  • Order and stock other supplies such as wood, sticker film, and filament as needed/requested
  • Maintain overall organization and upkeep of Lab equipment, supplies, and physical space


Support DTE classes

  • Provide support to K-5 DTE teachers with classes as needed or requested.
  • Support all Grade 6-8 DTE classes and serve as an additional adult in the class to help advance student ideas and project design.
  • Support K-8 DTE teachers with carrying out their curriculum ideas and integration projects
  • Assist with student access to machines and demonstrate proper use of this equipment
  • Help students with creating, editing, saving, and prepping CAD files
  • Assist with fabricating student work (e.g laser cutting, 3D printing, stickers, etc.)Advance student design ideas
  • Assist with student projects
  • Design of prototypes, templates, and models
  • Support laser cutting, 3D printing, sticker printing production or other materials as needed for class prep
  • Support training as needed on new equipment or software programs
  • Conduct lab safety training and ensure all lab occupants are complying with safety protocols
  • May assist with projects/tasks requested by other teachers and classes that are not regularly scheduled DTE classes
  • Support greater Punahou operations and initiatives as directed by Punahou School Administration.


Summer Duties

  • Support K-8 summer school DTE courses by prepping materials and serving as an adult in the class to advance student ideas and project design
  • Assist with fabricating student work
  • Maintenance of all equipment in the Kosasa Labs
  • May assist with projects/tasks requested by other teachers and classes that are not regularly scheduled DTE classes
  • Support greater Punahou operations and initiatives as directed by Punahou School Administration.


The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, responsible, flexible and committed to design thinking, innovation and prototyping. If you thrive in a fast paced, innovative, creative and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply!

Position Details:
  • Months: 10.5 Months
  • School Year: 2026-2027
  • Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with occasional after hours/weekend work subject to the needs of the lab
  • Minimum of Salary Range*: $61,880 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.

*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The salary, if displayed, is the minimum salary for the position. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience working with Design Technology software and equipment in a K-12 school setting, professional training facility or university setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds; an understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents, sensitivity to each individual student's needs; and ability to appreciate the variety of perspectives offered by individual viewpoints, disciplines and cultural understandings.
  • Knowledge and experience operating and maintaining the following fabrication machines (or similar):
    • Laser cutters
    • 3d Printers/3d printing software
    • Sticker printers/large printing machine
    • Wood shop tools - hand tools and power tools
  • Knowledge and proficiency with the following design software:
    • Onshape (or similar CAD software)
    • Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector design software)
  • Experience with robotics fabrication and programming
  • Experience with coding/fabrication microcontroller units or similar programmable electronics
  • Ability to perform light routine maintenance/checks (water levels, tire checks, etc) on an electric cart.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and experience operating and maintaining the following fabrication machines (or similar):
    • CNC routers
    • Metal shop tools - both automated and manual
  • Knowledge and proficiency with the following design software:
    • CNC machine path driver's (machine specific) (gcode)
Employment Type: Full-Time

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