Student Brand Designer & Digital Content Creator

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FWS eligibility

Job summary

American University Career Center and AU Abroad are seeking two Digital Assets & Content Creators (Designers) to develop engaging visual content promoting programs, resources, events, and student success stories. Ideal for students interested in graphic design, digital marketing, social media, branding, communications, photography, and visual storytelling.

Selected students will gain hands-on experience in higher education marketing while contributing to creative campaigns.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written and visual comms

Instagram/LinkedIn familiarity

Attention to detail

Feedback incorporation

Education

Undergraduate student (Junior/Senior)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

American University Career Center and AU Abroad are seeking two Digital Assets & Content Creators (Designers) to develop engaging visual content promoting programs, resources, events, and student success stories. Ideal for students interested in graphic design, digital marketing, social media, branding, communications, photography, and visual storytelling.

Selected students will gain hands-on experience in higher education marketing while contributing to creative campaigns.