Graphic Design Assistant (Student)

About American

American University is a private university located in Washington, D.C., known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.

Job Summary

University Advancement seeks a Graphic Design Student Assistant to join the Advancement Communications team and support various digital and print-based communication projects that connect alumni and friends with the university and advance philanthropic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Advancement Communications to create effective, creative, original, on-brand materials including document templates, holiday cards, and social media graphics.
• Independently complete digital design projects, soliciting and incorporating feedback and review.
• Support design projects by conducting research, concept iteration, and/or design tasks.
• Capture photography and videography on campus to support Advancement Communications projects as directed.
• Update and maintain the internal departmental digital asset management system, including organizing, naming, and tagging video b-roll and photography.
• Assist the Advancement Communications team with image editing tasks, such as photo cropping and retouching, and support document formatting.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Advancement Communications and Director of Advancement Communications with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Enrolled AU student.

Preferred Qualifications

• Portfolio and class work demonstrating intermediate graphic design skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• High understanding of design principles, elements, concepts, branding, and creative processes.
• Basic photography, video production, and editing skills.
• Preference will be given to applicants majoring in communications, journalism, graphic design, film.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to add published projects completed in this role to their creative portfolio.