Graphic Designer - LBH Black Cultural Center

$30,576 - $44,720/Yr

Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Corvallis, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Graphic Designer position at the LBH Black Cultural Center is a part-time role focused on creating visual materials that promote the center's initiatives and programs. The designer will work collaboratively with staff to produce graphics that inspire and empower the community, addressing themes of academic success, social justice, and identity development. This role is integral to enhancing the visibility and engagement of the Cultural Resource Centers at Oregon State University.

Responsibilities

• Create graphical materials for on-campus and online marketing needs that promote the respective CRC and/or their initiatives and programs.
• Produce media that inspires, uplifts, empowers, and speaks to the diversity of identities in the respective community.
• Conceptualize and produce graphical materials that speak to people at different stages of understanding of identity, community, and social justice.
• Engage oneself and others in mutual learning on identity development and social justice.
• Work with professional and student staff as partners to get direction and ongoing feedback on design projects.
• Work with DCE professional staff & affiliated marketing partners for mentorship, skills development, and training with OSU branding guidelines.
• Work with Printing & Mailing on print requests, and ensure printed material projects are completed on-time.
• Attend mandatory scheduled trainings and complete necessary trainings in a timely manner.
• Complete center daily tasks & needs as identified by staff.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• One year of applied design experience and/or design coursework.
• Demonstrated experience in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, GIMP, CorelDraw, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback in the design process.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of videography and photography basics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software.
• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and transformational learning.
• Demonstrated involvement with historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for students.
• Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment.