Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

posted 3 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Intern
Corvallis, OR
Educational Services

About the position

The Graphic Designer position at the Pride Center of Oregon State University (OSU) is a vital role aimed at creating visual materials that promote the Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs) and their initiatives. This position is designed for students who are committed to addressing community needs through design, focusing on areas such as academic success, social justice, leadership, identity development, community belonging, and well-being. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for producing a variety of graphical materials, including posters, flyers, social media graphics, and video graphics, that inspire and empower the diverse identities within the community. In this role, the designer will engage in mutual learning about identity development and social justice, staying informed on issues affecting the community and working collaboratively with both professional and student staff. The position requires the designer to conceptualize materials that educate the community about important historical and social issues, promoting health and wellness specific to the respective communities. The Graphic Designer will also be involved in training sessions and workshops to enhance their skills and ensure adherence to OSU branding guidelines. The position is part-time, with a maximum of 24 hours per week, and may require evening and weekend hours. Successful candidates will participate in mandatory training sessions and will be expected to complete various tasks as assigned by professional staff. This role is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience in graphic design while contributing to a meaningful cause within the university community.

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.
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
  • One year of applied design experience and/or design coursework.
  • Demonstrated experience in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, GIMP, or CorelDraw.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus.

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.
  • Knowledge of community needs, experience of belonging & understanding of issues impacting community.
  • Knowledge of visual communication styles and community stereotypes.

Benefits

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