The Student Visual Designer for ASU Enterprise Partners is a flexible, imaginative, dynamic, problem-solver who creates innovative, integrated and outside-the-box visual solutions for all electronic and traditional marketing channels.
Working closely with the Creative team and embracing the atmosphere of a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, the Student Visual Designer will design and produce print-based materials, digital graphics and user-centric web materials that support and enhance the university brand, follow university and foundation style guidelines, and support marketing goals to drive resource-raising initiatives to directly benefit Arizona State University.
The Student Visual Designer reports to the Art Director and contributes to solutions in a fun, rewarding and challenging team environment. The student is expected to work 15 – 20 hours per week, with additional availability during the breaks.
What you'll do:
- Assists in the development of creative print and digital designs using various Adobe programs
- Builds presentation materials, comps and mock-ups
- Selects compelling photography to support fundraising goals for digital and print materials
- Develops conceptual ideas as guided by client input, team direction and project objectives and purposes
- Develops and produces concept boards, mock-ups and electronic files
- Articulates ideas in the form of sketches, print-based design comps and project mock-ups
- Maintains accurate records and uploads/downloads archived files into servers and digital asset management systems
- Accepts and interprets client input, feedback and mark-ups
- Assists design and department staff as required
- Researches, gathers, photographs, illustrates, typesets, and produces visual content for projects as needed
- Works as part of team, creatively and independently
- An ambassador of the ASU Brand
What you'll need:
- Exhibits attention to detail and high degree of openness to new approaches and ideas
- Strong understanding of design and layout
- Collaborative nature, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
- Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Enterprise Partners and University business and confidential prospect information
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
- Highly organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of the Mac computer platform
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud applications including; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications to include; Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to modify existing files (copy edits, photo modifications and resizing)
Relevant qualifications:
- A student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at Arizona State University
- Must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement
Preferred education and experience:
- A current student pursing Graphic Design at Arizona State University
- Previous work or internship experience
- Relevant coursework
Preferred skills and abilities:
- Storyboarding, animation (Premier Pro/AfterEffects)
Benefits:
- $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
- Hands-on experience in a professional environment
- Professional development plans
- Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
- Professional skills workshops