Part-Time Student Graphic Designer, Student Life Marketing

Department

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE ADMIN (BL-DSAA-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Real marketing challenges deserve real marketing solutions. That's where you come in.

A job with Student Life Communications and Marketing provides students the opportunity to work in an agency-like atmosphere where creative problem-solving and collaboration with colleagues lead to the development of effective strategies to build awareness, engagement, and action from target audiences. All Student Life Communications and Marketing staff will contribute to the creation, implementation, and assessment of various marketing and communications initiatives to promote the Office of Student Life and its 30+ departments.

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer creates a variety of digital and print designs for campaigns, signage, social media, brochures, posters, and more through research, concept creation, collaboration, and finalizing files to the highest standards.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works closely with full-time staff, student copywriters, and other team members to collaborate on creative solutions to build effective campaigns.
• Apply creativity and design principles to digital and print designs using Adobe Creative Cloud programs, clearly communicating the purpose of the marketing piece for appropriate audiences.
• Follows the project management process steps and Creative Brief to accomplish work.
• Research ideas, background information, previous designs, inspiration, etc.
• Communicates internally regarding critiques, production updates, and the status of projects.
• Communicate with clients in a timely and professional manner. Assures completion of the project and provides digital files to client for production.
• Works closely with various members of the Student Life Marketing team and professional staff/clients from around the Indiana Memorial Union, Student Health Center, IU Housing, and many more departments within Student Life.
• Participate in various meetings, workshops, critiques, and brainstorming sessions as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

Preferred

• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related field

SKILLS

Required

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (CC): InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience creating designs and layouts of campaigns and advertisements
• Understanding of effective design principles and typography
• Fine attention to detail
• Professionalism, dependability, and respect for others
• Exceptional decision-making skills and autonomy
• Exceptional written and communication skills
• Performs well in a team-oriented, collaborative atmosphere
• Strong sense of curiosity and creativity
• Motivated individual: strives for ongoing improvement and is passionate about learning
• Ability to receive constructive criticism to improve your skillset

Preferred

• Pursuit of a degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• Knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Cloud programs
• Proficient photography skills
• Understanding of effective marketing tactics
• Other artistic talents, i.e. drawing, painting

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Work-study eligible.

The Office of Student Life is committed to helping students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges + Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours

Approximately 10-15 hours per week

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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