Student Graphic Designer
Auburn University · Auburn, Alabama, United States
Primary and Secondary Education · 2-10 employees
About the role
The graphic designer will create various marketing materials, including social media graphics, presentations, and digital signage to support research impact storytelling. They will also collaborate with the communications team on content planning and assist with website maintenance and media relations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled students at Auburn University in good academic standing with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and a portfolio demonstrating graphic design work are required.
Benefits
Full description
Overview
The Research Communications and Marketing team is seeking a creative and motivated graphic designer to help us tell the stories of Auburn’s research impact in a visually compelling way. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently create marketing materials, social media graphics, presentations, flyers, digital signage, promotional items, ads, email marketing, and more following direction and brand guidelines.
We need a collaborative team player who can communicate clearly and solve problems. Bonus points will be given to candidates who also have photo/video experience, social media writing skills, web experience, and attention to detail.
WORK HOURS: Approximately 20 hours per week; schedule flexible during standard business hours; hydbrid on-site at the Research and Innovation Center and some remote
Responsibilities
- Create social media graphics, presentations, flyers, digital signage, promotional items, ads, email marketing, and more
- Be able to adapt templates and follow brand guidelines
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to website maintenance, social media writing, posting, and analytics, media relations, newsletters, etc.
- Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on content planning and creative projects
Qualifications
Currently enrolled student at Auburn University, in good academic standing
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Coursework or experience in journalism, communications, English, public relations, marketing or a related field
- Experience managing social media platforms
- Experience in photography and/or videography
- Experience using Cascade CMS or similar web content platforms
- Interest in marketing, communications or web design
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:Please submit a portfolio or other samples of your graphic design work, a resume and a brief statement of interest outlining your relevant experience and availability.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Coursework or experience in graphic design or a related field
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and reliably meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Why Work at Auburn?
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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