(UX/Design | Brand Consistency | Website & Content)
Are you passionate about visual storytelling, design systems, and creating polished digital experiences?
Do you enjoy bringing clarity and cohesion to how an organization shows up across platforms?
The UW Tech Exploration Lab is seeking a Student Assistant to help strengthen our visual identity and digital presence. This role is ideal for a student who can combine strong design instincts with attention to detail and an understanding of brand consistency.
What You’ll Do
You will work closely with the Leadership Fellow for Brand & Marketing to:
- Apply and document brand standards to ensure consistency across materials
- Design graphics for web, social, presentations, and event materials
- Update and maintain website content (WordPress or similar CMS)
- Improve visual clarity and user experience across Lab channels
- Capture and edit photos/video from Lab events and student projects
- Translate student work into compelling visual stories and case highlights
- Propose design improvements that enhance accessibility and usability
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
- Strong visual judgment and attention to detail
- Comfort updating websites and managing digital content (social channel management and WordPress a plus)
- Ability to balance creativity with brand consistency
- Interest in innovation, startups, or emerging technologies
What You’ll Gain
- Portfolio-ready design work across multiple mediums
- Experience managing a real organizational brand
- Collaboration with student leaders, alumni, and industry partners
- Insight into how innovation initiatives communicate impact
Time Commitment: 10–12 hours/week (flexible)
Compensation: $15/hour