Student Digital Designer & Content Creator

Critical Playground LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Selected students will contribute to creative campaigns while gaining hands-on experience in higher education marketing and communications.

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 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.

Skills

Written communication

Visual communication

Adobe CC

Social media familiarity

Branding standards

Education

FWS encouraged

Undergraduate (Junior/Senior)

Portfolio/work samples

Tools

Adobe CC

Job description

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

Selected students will contribute to creative campaigns while gaining hands-on experience in higher education marketing and communications.