Student Marketing & MultiMedia Designer

Department:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume or CV
• A Cover Letter
• Portfolio or work samples containing at least three examples of creative work. You may submit a PDF portfolio or a document that contains a link to an online portfolio.

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Rouse at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Marketing & Multimedia Designer for the Integrated Support & Development at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position is for a Student Marketing & Multimedia Designer who will create visual and digital content as part of the marketing team for the Integrated Support & Development portfolio of departments, including New Student Onboarding, Academics for Student Athletes, the Career Development Center, the Office of Academic Success, and Cross-Campus Strategic Initiatives. The Student Marketing & Multimedia Designer will create graphic design assets, marketing materials, photography, short-form video, and social media content for a variety of audiences across print and digital channels. The student will also assist with publishing social media content and reviewing basic engagement metrics to help improve future content. The Student Marketing & Multimedia Designer will work collaboratively with staff throughout the portfolio, with lead work provided by the Digital Communications Specialist. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Through this position, students will develop core competencies that prepare them for careers after graduation, including communication, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork/collaboration, leadership, professionalism, intercultural fluency, and digital technology.

Position Duties:

• Design print and digital marketing materials for a variety of audiences.
• Create visual assets such as posters, flyers, social media graphics, and digital advertisements.
• Create and publish content for social media and other digital communication channels, including writing captions and adapting content for different platforms.
• Capture and edit photography and video content.
• Assist with creation of short-form social media content, including Instagram Reels and TikTok-style videos.
• Use analytics tools to review social media content performance and adjust content plans accordingly.
• Adhere to OSU brand standards, accessibility requirements, and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff across the portfolio to identify and promote student stories, services, programs, and events.
• Assist with programs, outreach activities, and other events.
• Meet regularly with the Marketing & Communications team to brainstorm campaign ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Technology, Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated graphic design experience and understanding of visual design principles.
• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current content formats.
• Ability to create compelling visual content for print and digital platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Student pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Communication Arts, New Media Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience creating short-form video content such as Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, or other social media video formats.
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut.
• Photography and photo editing experience.
• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts.
• Experience monitoring engagement metrics and analytics.
• Project management and digital asset management experience.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Typical working hours are 10-15 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during academic breaks. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance. A hybrid work arrangement may be available. Period of employment is one academic year, contingent upon employee maintaining satisfactory job performance as evaluated by supervisor.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-12

Anticipated End Date: