Digital Assets & Content Creator Designer (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,863 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

American University’s Career Center and AU Abroad are hiring two Digital Assets & Content Creators (Designers) to craft engaging visuals that promote programs, events, student success stories, and experiential learning opportunities.

This role suits students interested in graphic design, digital marketing, branding, and photography, offering hands‑on marketing experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe CC including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; willingness to learn additional apps.
• Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.
• Attention to detail and ability to incorporate feedback while aligning with branding.
• Commitment to maintaining American University branding standards.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics, social posts, stories, digital signage, and promo materials.
• Develop content for Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, websites, and other platforms.
• Create print and digital marketing materials.
• Photograph AU Career Center and AU Abroad events and activities.
• Develop visuals highlighting student success and experiential learning.
• Update and organize digital assets while keeping brand consistency.
• Contribute creative ideas for student engagement and outreach campaigns.
• Collaborate with staff and student teams on design projects.

Skills

Adobe CC

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Social media

Tools

Instagram

LinkedIn

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Important guidance for 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 your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department

Marketing

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Job Description:

The American University Career Center and AU Abroad are seeking two Digital Assets & Content Creators (Designers) to help develop engaging visual content that promotes programs, resources, events, student success stories, and experiential learning opportunities.

This position is ideal for students interested in graphic design, digital marketing, social media, branding, communications, photography, and visual storytelling. The selected students will contribute to creative campaigns while gaining hands‑on experience in higher education marketing and communications.

Essential Functions

• Design graphics, social media posts, stories, digital signage, and other promotional materials.
• Assist with content development for Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, websites, and other digital communication platforms.
• Create print and digital marketing materials.
• Photograph AU Career Center and AU Abroad events, workshops, and student activities.
• Develop visual content that highlights student success stories, experiential learning, and campus engagement.
• Assist with updating and organizing digital assets while maintaining brand consistency across all communications.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance student engagement and outreach campaigns.
• Collaborate with staff and student team members on a variety of communications and design projects.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 8 - 10 hours per week.

Salary Range

• $19.50 - $20.00 per hour.

Required Education And Experience

• Strong written and visual communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe CC, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop; willingness to learn additional Adobe CC applications and other design software as needed.
• Familiarity with Instagram, LinkedIn, and emerging social media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to incorporate feedback while adapting content to office best practices.
• Commitment to maintaining American University branding and visual identity standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Federal Work-Study (FWS) students encouraged to apply.
• Junior or Senior undergraduate standing preferred.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Basic photography and/or video editing skills.
• Interest in marketing, communications, graphic design, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating graphic design, branding, or digital content creation are preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Location: In-Person in the Career Center office.
• Candidates must be available to begin working during the first week of the Fall 2026 semester.

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

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [e-mail].

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