Oregon State University is hiring: Graphic Designer - MU Creative Studio in Corv
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Graphic Designer - MU Creative Studio
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
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)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill four (4) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Graphic Designer for the Memorial Union at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Memorial Union Creative Studio is a team of graphic designers, photographers, videographers and animators who hone their creative skills and gain real world experience working in an agency style environment.
Designers will work directly with marketing professionals to create a variety of content - print and digital - for the Memorial Union and clients across campus.
Designers must be able to manage multiple projects and clients, meet tight deadlines and work creatively within OSU's brand parameters. Workload and hours vary depending on projects, but typically students work 15 to 20 hours per week.
Some projects will require collaboration between multiple designers and/or videographers within the studio, but most will be independent projects. The studio is well equipped with design software and utilities, photo and video gear, and has a relaxed atmosphere.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Career & Self-Development.
Position Duties
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Additional Required Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12972SE
Number of Vacancies
4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
07/15/2027
Posting Date
03/23/2026
Full Consideration Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
04/03/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
For additional information please contact: Travis Gilmour at travis.gilmour@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Position Information
Job Title
Graphic Designer - MU Creative Studio
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
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)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill four (4) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Graphic Designer for the Memorial Union at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Memorial Union Creative Studio is a team of graphic designers, photographers, videographers and animators who hone their creative skills and gain real world experience working in an agency style environment.
Designers will work directly with marketing professionals to create a variety of content - print and digital - for the Memorial Union and clients across campus.
Designers must be able to manage multiple projects and clients, meet tight deadlines and work creatively within OSU's brand parameters. Workload and hours vary depending on projects, but typically students work 15 to 20 hours per week.
Some projects will require collaboration between multiple designers and/or videographers within the studio, but most will be independent projects. The studio is well equipped with design software and utilities, photo and video gear, and has a relaxed atmosphere.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Career & Self-Development.
Position Duties
- Create a variety of design materials for print, social media, video/motion graphics, digital displays, etc.
- Work and communicate with clients on various design projects
- Self-manage project and files
- Follow a project from design concept to completion
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
Additional Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software with working proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
- Able to design and create posters and multi-page documents(brochures and books)
- Basic photography skills
- Working proficiency in the following: Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro
- Video and social media marketing skills
- Detail orientated with good communication skills in writing, verbal and visual media
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12972SE
Number of Vacancies
4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
07/15/2027
Posting Date
03/23/2026
Full Consideration Date
04/03/2026
Closing Date
04/03/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
For additional information please contact: Travis Gilmour at travis.gilmour@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval