Work Study - Interactions & UI/UX Assistant

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow.  Apply here for your next career!

The Federal Work- Study Interactions & UI/UX Assistant position assists in the general daily operations for the School of Interaction & UI/UX Design helping students and faculty, ensuring the smooth functioning of department initiatives and events, supporting the Director in content creation, event coordination, as well as basic administrative functions.

This Federal Work Study position will support current students by providing them with timely communications, event notifications, and aesthetically pleasing design. In addition, this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study student’s educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Federal Work Study Assistant to increase their skills with current equipment, learn customer service skills, and learn basic administrative skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with content creation for Blogs, Websites, Signage, etc. that connects with our current students and industry.
• Assist with UI Design, UX Testing, etc. for department specific interfaces.
• Communicate with current students on various activities and events happening in the department through emails and other communication channels.
• Assist with general departmental administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe CC and the Microsoft Office suite.

Location: 180 New Montgomery Street; Room 502

Reports to: Frederick McHale, Director, School of Interaction & UI/UX Design

Pay Rate: $19.18 per hour

Application Deadline: April 6, 2026

Work Schedule: Available to work Monday- Friday between

10:00 am and 5:00 pm

Up to 20 hours per week*

Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student's starting term at the Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.