Student Marketing & MultiMedia Designer

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a part-time Student Marketing & Multimedia Designer to build visual content for the Integrated Support & Development portfolio. The role supports New Student Onboarding, Career Development, Academic Success, and cross-campus initiatives, collaborating with staff and the Digital Communications Specialist.

You will design across print and digital channels, edit photos and videos, publish social media content, and help review engagement metrics to improve future

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media content creation

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Academic enrollment in a college or university

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

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.

Facts

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

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.

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.

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:

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University.

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