Graphic Design Assistant (Student)

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary:

American University Department of Philosophy and Religion is looking for a creative Graphic Design Assistant with contemporary skills and understanding of current design trends to build a user-friendly web presence for faculty projects.

Competencies:

• Work independently to design and build websites through WordPress
• Cultivate a solid body of work.
• Align products with the American University style guide.
• Understand design requirements and clients’ needs/goals.
• Develop a timeline for project implementation and define budget constraints.
• Work with a wide range of media.
• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts.
• Prepare initial drafts, often presenting multiple options.
• Amend final designs to clients’ comments and gain full approval.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Up to 10 hours/week, will vary based on design needs.
• Can work in our campus office (McKinley Building), remotely, or both.

Salary Range:

• $17.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Proven graphic designing experience.
• Creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality.
• Strong portfolio.
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas.
• Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc).
• Highly proficient in all design aspects.
• Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines.

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.
  
  

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