Graphic Design Student Assistant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for real-world job experience? The Ohio Technology Consortium (OH-TECH) seeks a talented and motivated student to help the communications team in graphic design. The Graphic Design Student Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Create and edit promotional materials such as fliers, brochures, and postcards (25%)
Create digital artwork for use on social media and the web (20%)
Oversee the creation of new employee materials such as business cards and office signs (20%)
Create event materials such as programs, name badges, and signage (10%)
Take photos for use on social media, the web and marketing materials (10%)
Work on special projects as needed (10%)
Create wayfinding materials (5%).

About the Ohio Technology Consortium
Located on West Campus, the Ohio Technology Consortium (OH-TECH) is the technology and information division of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, functioning as an umbrella organization for Ohio’s statewide technology infrastructure organizations: OARnet, the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) and OhioLINK (Ohio Library and Information Network). OH-TECH provides high-tech solutions for Ohio’s higher education institutions to catalyze innovation in the modern knowledge economy. OH-TECH is a welcoming and supportive work environment.
The OH-TECH communications team supports the outreach, marketing and communications needs of these three units and the organization as a whole. The team includes a creative manager, two content creators and a web developer. The Graphic Design Student Assistant will be expected to interact professionally with members of this team and other individuals throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• the ability to deliver on deadline
• a demonstrated proficiency with type
• a willingness to learn and grow in your craft.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a typography course
• knowledge of print production processes
• Interest in photography/videography/After Effects a plus
• A visual communications student is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit promotional materials such as fliers, brochures, and postcards (25%)
• Create digital artwork for use on social media and the web (20%)
• Oversee the creation of new employee materials such as business cards and office signs (20%)
• Create event materials such as programs, name badges, and signage (10%)
• Take photos for use on social media, the web and marketing materials (10%)
• Work on special projects as needed (10%)
• Create wayfinding materials (5%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed