OMN Illustrator

$28,496 - $44,720/Yr

Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

Part-time,Full-time - Intern

Corvallis, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The OMN Illustrator position at Oregon State University (OSU) is a part-time role responsible for creating illustrations for editorial content and marketing campaigns. The Illustrator will collaborate with student leaders from various publications and is expected to produce high-quality illustrations while managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines. This role emphasizes inclusivity and equitable representation in design and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Produces illustrations in both color and black and white that are either created digitally or drawn and scanned.
• Creates accurate and impartial illustrations that fairly represent the story and the people involved.
• Meets tight deadlines and manages multiple projects effectively.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Acts in a professional manner and maintains collegial working relationships with student staff, clients, partners, and the community.
• Responds to emails, messages, team chats, and phone calls the same day, professionally representing OMN.
• Leads and represents OMN enthusiastically, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Ensures designs and content are centered on equitable representation and inclusion.
• Follows and enforces all OMN policies and procedures.

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.
• High School students must be regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
• Undergraduate students must complete 6 credit hours per term; international students must complete 12 credit hours per term.
• Graduate students must complete 5 credit hours per term; international graduate students must complete 9 credit hours per term.
• Knowledgeable of or willing to learn the SPJ Code of Ethics.
• Able to think creatively and innovatively.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends and academic breaks.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with clients and coworkers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Organizational skills and reliability
• Adaptability to a changing environment

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience in a university setting
• Potential for professional development through creative projects