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Part-Time Summer Graphic Design Studio Assistant

STUDIO ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION 
 
Title:  Part-Time Summer 2025 Graphic Design Studio Assistant 
Department:  Graphic Design Department, ThinkFun 
Location: On-Site in Alexandria, VA 
 
ThinkFun is seeking a creative, enthusiastic Graphic Design Studio Assistant with a passion for toy and game development to assist our team. This role focuses on helping the in-house Graphic Design Department with various tasks. The ideal candidate will have a background in Graphic Design or Illustration, an interest in board games and toys, and will enjoy collaborating with a fun, fast-paced team. 
 
ThinkFun focuses on developing thinking skills for fun-loving players of all ages and backgrounds. Our games push players to keep thinking deeper and trying harder through fun experiences that we are passionate about getting just right. We offer a diverse working environment with a tremendously fun team, plenty of opportunity, and a chance to impact the world through game-based learning.  

*Start and end date is flexible depending on your schedule. Estimated start date- May 2025

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Must be on site in Alexandria VA, 2-3 days a week. 

Part time work: 14-20 hours a week. 

Compensation between $20-$30 per hour (depending on experience level). 
 
 

TASKS: 

  • Filing and checking proofs of printed components at multiple stages of production
  • Organizing tools and resources for the Art Department team
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions
  • Play test games and report feedback from those tests.
  • Organize digital assets including product photography in internal databases.
  • Assist Graphic Designers with layout edits for instruction manuals, challenge cards and game boxes 

 

SKILLS: 

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft:  Word, Teams, Outlook
  • Able to work on Mac OS efficiently
  • Understanding of typography, color and layout design
  • Quick/ efficient communication on tasks and the ability to follow directions
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Deep interest in print design
  • Work seamlessly between Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • Good craftsmanship to make physical mockups of packaging