CASAS | Graphic Designer Student Assistant

Assist CASAS with creative media needs for events, marketing, and print and digital materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all University and departmental branding and marketing standards are followed.
• Uses knowledge of current graphic design software within Adobe Creative Suite to produce print and digital materials.
• Meet weekly with supervisor.
• Assist with edits and updates to previously created designs.
• Remain abreast of technological advances in the field, identify areas of use in the organization, and stay familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate basic understanding and usage of typography, color theory, and principles and elements of design in all created pieces.
• Work on several projects at once, sometimes under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student in good standing with the University
• Able to work between 12-16 hours a week (between the hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• Possess a creative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn
• Able to give and receive creative feedback
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting
• Experience in graphic design
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
• Eligible for Federal Work Study, Work Assistant, or International Work Supplement (depending on position)

For more information on Federal Work-Study, go here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic Design major or similar major/minor
• Photography skills
• Photoshop/Editing skills

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lit and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

None

Work Hours

Varies depending on class schedule.