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Illustrations intern

BruinLife

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Fall 2026Due Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 12:00 PM PT

About this role

BruinLife’s Illustrators will draw/illustrate for various topics throughout the year to add to the visual appeal of BruinLife Online and our various print products.

Responsibilities

As an illustrator, you are responsible for quarterly project assignments, attending illustration staff meetings, and completing a minimum of 1 assignment per deadline (every 2 weeks).

  • Pitch ideas and cover a range of events and topics to illustrate for BruinLife Online.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Complete a minimum of 3 office hours: All BruinLife staff members must fulfill this requirement. Office hours may be completed at any time during the week at your discretion. The purpose of these office hours is to work on BruinLife assignments in-office, but we also encourage staffers to utilize the office to study, rest, and socialize with other BruinLife members.

  • Attend all-staff meetings and section meetings.

Qualifications

  • Prior illustration experience

  • Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines

  • Strong desire to learn and get involved

  • Proficient in Google Suite

  • Communication skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Self-starter attitude

  • Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator is a plus, but not a requirement

Application Materials

  • Portfolio (PDF of 3-5 illustrations)

  • Short answer responses

  • Screenshot of your tentative fall quarter schedule

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

About BruinLife

Culture, lifestyle and the UCLA experience

Required training

If you’re accepted to this position, you’re expected to attend every workshop below. This is the full list of training your role requires, not a menu to pick from.

Dates are tentative. The schedule below is subject to change before the cycle is finalized, but the workshops themselves are still mandatory once confirmed.

  • Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

    Journalism 101 & Media Law

    Room TBD

  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT

    Journalism Writing 101

    Room TBD

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