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Category: Student Worker
Department: Art
Locations: Westminster, MD
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type: PT No Benefits
Salary Type: Hourly
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
Position ID: 202928
About McDaniel College:
McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.
Job Description:
Job Title: Esther Prangley Rice Gallery Graphic Design Intern
Effective Date: 07/06/2026
Reports to: Director of Esther Prangley Rice Gallery
Department: Art
Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Location of Position: Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Duration of Appointment: August 17, 2026 to November 20, 2026
Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.
Scope:
- Provides creative support to the Rice Gallery by creating works of art and design for special events occurring throughout the semester and assisting with marketing and events.
Responsibilities:
Design & Creative Production
- Assist with creating digital visual materials for Rice Gallery Program events.
- Assist in conceptualizing and executing art installations in the Rice Gallery.
- Design and produce promotional items and giveaways for program participants.
Marketing & Communications
- Maintain the program's visual identity across all platforms.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop marketing strategies for events.
- Document events through photography for future promotional use.
Event Support
- Attend and provide on-site support for events, which may include at least one weekday evening event during the semester.
- Assist with setup and teardown of event spaces, including art installations.
- Create environmental graphics and wayfinding signage for events.
- Implement and/or design interactive art experiences for event attendees.
- Provide technical support for visual presentations during events.
Administrative & Project Management
- Maintain organized digital files of all created materials in OneDrive and/or Teams.
- Track project timelines and meet established deadlines.
- Participate in regular planning meetings with the Director.
- Document creative processes for program archives.
- Manage inventory of design supplies and materials.
- Provide weekly progress reports on assigned projects.
Community Engagement
- Design collaborative art projects that engage program participants.
- Facilitate and/or assist with creative workshops for the Gallery, if desired.
- Create visual documentation of Gallery activities.
- Support the visual storytelling of the Gallery's impact.
Professional Development
- Maintain a portfolio of work created during the internship.
- Document the creative process and outcomes for each project.
- Reflect on learning experiences and skill development.
- Participate in feedback sessions to improve art/design work.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the program through creative initiatives.
Schedule:
- 6-10 hours a week.
- The internship will begin on August 17, 2026 and end on November 20, 2026.
- Internship needs to start in August to create Postcards and Posters for the first exhibition that opens on 8/27/26.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College. Priority will be given to Art majors and minors.
- Knowledge of Word, Teams, OneDrive, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (preferably Photoshop and Illustrator).
- Successful completion of Art courses, which may include any one or more of the following: Perceptual Drawing, 2D Design Concepts, 3D Design Concepts, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design I.
- Strong communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects at once and complete projects by hard deadlines.
- Ability to transform themes and ideas into works of art and design, including installation, sculpture, and community-engagement projects.
- Evidence of art and/or design experience in a portfolio format (PDF, Canva or PowerPoint presentation) will be required during the interview process.
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor.
Physical Characteristics:
The position involves computer-based design work that requires sitting for extended periods. The role demands significant finger and hand dexterity for detailed design tasks, digital illustration, and precise material handling when creating physical art pieces. While working on installations and event setups, the intern will occasionally need to stand, bend, and reach to arrange displays and decorations. The position involves lifting and carrying art supplies, marketing materials, and display items weighing up to 10 pounds. Strong visual acuity is necessary for color assessment, detail work, and quality control of completed materials. The work environment includes standard office and classroom settings, creative studio spaces, and various campus event locations where the intern may be exposed to art materials such as adhesives and paints. The intern must be able to work in different lighting conditions and maintain stamina during event preparation and breakdown.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.
Application Instructions:
Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from a Faculty member or supervisor in the documents section of this application.
- Note that evidence of art and/or design experience in a portfolio format (PDF, Canva or PowerPoint presentation) will be required during the interview process.
Esther Prangley Rice Gallery Graphic Design Intern
Category: Student Worker
Department: Art
Locations: Westminster, MD
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type: PT No Benefits
Salary Type: Hourly
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
Position ID: 202928
About McDaniel College:
McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.
Job Description:
Job Title: Esther Prangley Rice Gallery Graphic Design Intern
Effective Date: 07/06/2026
Reports to: Director of Esther Prangley Rice Gallery
Department: Art
Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Location of Position: Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Duration of Appointment: August 17, 2026 to November 20, 2026
Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.
Scope:
- Provides creative support to the Rice Gallery by creating works of art and design for special events occurring throughout the semester and assisting with marketing and events.
Responsibilities:
Design & Creative Production
- Assist with creating digital visual materials for Rice Gallery Program events.
- Assist in conceptualizing and executing art installations in the Rice Gallery.
- Design and produce promotional items and giveaways for program participants.
Marketing & Communications
- Maintain the program's visual identity across all platforms.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop marketing strategies for events.
- Document events through photography for future promotional use.
Event Support
- Attend and provide on-site support for events, which may include at least one weekday evening event during the semester.
- Assist with setup and teardown of event spaces, including art installations.
- Create environmental graphics and wayfinding signage for events.
- Implement and/or design interactive art experiences for event attendees.
- Provide technical support for visual presentations during events.
Administrative & Project Management
- Maintain organized digital files of all created materials in OneDrive and/or Teams.
- Track project timelines and meet established deadlines.
- Participate in regular planning meetings with the Director.
- Document creative processes for program archives.
- Manage inventory of design supplies and materials.
- Provide weekly progress reports on assigned projects.
Community Engagement
- Design collaborative art projects that engage program participants.
- Facilitate and/or assist with creative workshops for the Gallery, if desired.
- Create visual documentation of Gallery activities.
- Support the visual storytelling of the Gallery's impact.
Professional Development
- Maintain a portfolio of work created during the internship.
- Document the creative process and outcomes for each project.
- Reflect on learning experiences and skill development.
- Participate in feedback sessions to improve art/design work.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the program through creative initiatives.
Schedule:
- 6-10 hours a week.
- The internship will begin on August 17, 2026 and end on November 20, 2026.
- Internship needs to start in August to create Postcards and Posters for the first exhibition that opens on 8/27/26.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College. Priority will be given to Art majors and minors.
- Knowledge of Word, Teams, OneDrive, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (preferably Photoshop and Illustrator).
- Successful completion of Art courses, which may include any one or more of the following: Perceptual Drawing, 2D Design Concepts, 3D Design Concepts, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design I.
- Strong communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects at once and complete projects by hard deadlines.
- Ability to transform themes and ideas into works of art and design, including installation, sculpture, and community-engagement projects.
- Evidence of art and/or design experience in a portfolio format (PDF, Canva or PowerPoint presentation) will be required during the interview process.
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor.
Physical Characteristics:
The position involves computer-based design work that requires sitting for extended periods. The role demands significant finger and hand dexterity for detailed design tasks, digital illustration, and precise material handling when creating physical art pieces. While working on installations and event setups, the intern will occasionally need to stand, bend, and reach to arrange displays and decorations. The position involves lifting and carrying art supplies, marketing materials, and display items weighing up to 10 pounds. Strong visual acuity is necessary for color assessment, detail work, and quality control of completed materials. The work environment includes standard office and classroom settings, creative studio spaces, and various campus event locations where the intern may be exposed to art materials such as adhesives and paints. The intern must be able to work in different lighting conditions and maintain stamina during event preparation and breakdown.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.
Application Instructions:
Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from a Faculty member or supervisor in the documents section of this application.
- Note that evidence of art and/or design experience in a portfolio format (PDF, Canva or PowerPoint presentation) will be required during the interview process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Creative Designer
Build a portfolio that documents learning objectives
J-1 training plans require you to show skill progression, not just finished work. Organize your portfolio by discipline - branding, UX, motion - so your host employer can map each phase to a measurable training goal.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program or graduation within 12 months. The Trainee category is for professionals with at least one year of post-degree design experience. Applying through the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Target studios with documented J-1 hosting history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Creative Designer roles by employers who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors, so you're not educating a host about the program from scratch during interviews.
Request a training plan draft before your sponsor review
Your designated sponsor - such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE - reviews the DS-7002 training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Ask your host employer to draft the plan early; vague learning objectives are the most common reason sponsors request revisions.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Creative Designers funded by a government or international organization, or from a country on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, may face a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Verify your host employer's workplace authorization process
Your host employer must verify your work authorization through E-Verify or standard I-9 procedures once your J-1 is active. Confirm this step is in place before your program start date to avoid payroll delays on day one.
Creative Designer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Creative Designer role?
Current design students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their degree typically enter as J-1 Interns. Working professionals with at least one year of post-degree experience in graphic design, UX, or a related discipline qualify as J-1 Trainees. Both categories require a structured DS-7002 training plan tied to specific design skills your host employer agrees to develop.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa - the design studio or a third-party organization?
The hiring design studio is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization - such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE - that issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. The host employer and the designated sponsor are two separate parties with distinct responsibilities.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Creative Designer roles that welcome J-1 exchange visitors?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search Creative Designer openings filtered by employers with J-1 hosting experience, which narrows your outreach to organizations already familiar with the DS-7002 training plan process. This avoids the common situation where a strong host opportunity stalls because the employer is encountering the J-1 program for the first time.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Creative Designers?
It can. If your J-1 program was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List for design or communications occupations, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What happens to my J-1 status if my host employer changes partway through the program?
A host employer change requires your designated sponsor's prior approval and typically triggers a revision to your DS-7002 training plan. You cannot simply transfer to a new design studio without notifying your sponsor. Starting work at a new host before receiving an amended DS-2019 puts your J-1 status at risk, so initiate the change request as early as possible.