Graphic Designer

Special Instructions to Applicants

To support our selection process, please submit the following:

• Resume
• One PDF document that includes a cover sheet and two samples of your graphic design work
  , following the instructions below:
• Select two projects that best demonstrate your graphic design abilities. These may come from previous jobs, volunteer experiences, or class assignments.
• Label your PDF using the following format: (Example: .pdf)
• Include a simple cover sheet at the beginning of the PDF that provides basic context for each sample. A format as simple as the following is perfectly acceptable: “Sample 1 – [Name of Sample] created for [Purpose or Client]”

For additional information please contact:
Brian Hustoles at brian.hustoles

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Note:
All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Title
Graphic Designer

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Graphic Designer positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU). Student Graphic Designers play a key role in serving both Recreational Sports and Student Experiences and Engagement. Working collaboratively with professional marketing staff, designers create engaging materials that promote Rec Sports and Student Experiences and Engagement facilities, programs and services to the campus community.

Projects include both digital media (social media graphics, digital signage and email newsletters) and print media (posters, flyers and more). This position offers a creative, supportive, and student-centered environment where designers are active contributors throughout the design process—from concept to implementation. Students gain hands‑on experience, build a professional portfolio and develop skills that prepare them for future careers in design and marketing.

• We Care About People:
  Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution‑Oriented:
  Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution‑focused manner.
• We Are Stewards:
  Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative:
  Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
• We Are Educators:
  Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust:
  Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

• Design and produce visual content:
  Create, proofread, and edit print and digital deliverables using Adobe Creative Cloud tools, ensuring alignment with OSU branding, accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Collaborate effectively:
  Partner with clients and Marketing & Communications staff to define project goals and objectives, applying active listening, critical thinking and professional communication to achieve shared understanding and alignment.
• Manage projects and deadlines:
  Utilize project management tools to organize tasks, track timelines, and maintain clear communication, demonstrating strong time management and technological proficiency.
• Support team initiatives:
  Work collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications team on a variety of projects, showing initiative, adaptability and a commitment to professional growth through teamwork and hands‑on experience.
• Maintain professional standards:
  Uphold accuracy and attention to detail…