Graphic Design Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

University Advancement seeks a Graphic Design Student Assistant to join the Advancement Communications team and support various digital and print-based communication projects that connect alumni and friends with the university and advance philanthropic goals. The Graphic Design Student Assistant will work in close collaboration with the Advancement Communications Graphic Designer and bring creativity and strong design skills. The Graphic Design Student Assistant will have the opportunity to add published projects completed in this role to their creative portfolio.

Essential Functions:

• Work with Advancement Communications to create effective, creative, original, on-brand materials including document templates, holiday cards, and social media graphics.

• Independently complete digital design projects, soliciting and incorporating feedback and review.

• Support design projects by conducting research, concept iteration, and/or design tasks.

• Capture photography and videography on campus to support Advancement Communications projects as directed.

• Update and maintain the internal departmental digital asset management system, including organizing, naming, and tagging video b-roll and photography.

• Assist the Advancement Communications team with image editing tasks, such as photo cropping and retouching, and support document formatting.

• Assist the Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and Director of Advancement Communications with administrative tasks as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• Student.

• 10 - 15 hours per week.

• This position is hybrid and will require time each week in the office (4401 Connecticut Avenue NW).

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Enrolled AU student.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Portfolio and class work demonstrating intermediate graphic design skills.

• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Basic proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

• High understanding of design principles, elements, concepts, branding, and creative processes.

• Basic photography, video production, and editing skills.

• Preference will be given to applicants majoring in communications, journalism, graphic design, film, or marketing.

• Exceptional design and communication skills.

• Mature judgment and professional demeanor.

• Ability to manage separate projects and tasks, while meeting assigned deadlines.

• Good attention to detail.

• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite products.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• We strongly encourage students with a Federal Work Study Award to apply.

• Graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

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