Part-Time Student Graphic Designer, Union Board, Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University

Special Instructions Summary

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Department

INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (BA-IMAU-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Union Board is the governing body of the Indiana Memorial Union and the largest student programming organization on campus. Driven by students, Union Board plans a range of fun, entertaining, and educational events for students to come together, explore multiple world views, discuss current events, and learn from one another.

Union Board Marketing provides students the opportunity to work in a fun and collaborative atmosphere where creative problem-solving leads to the development of effective strategies to build awareness, engagement, and action from IU students and more. All Union Board Marketing staff will contribute to the creation, implementation, and assessment of various marketing and communications initiatives.

Job Summary

Graphic Designers create a variety of digital and print designs for campaigns, signage, social media, posters, and more. Through collaboration with all of Union Board Marketing, Graphic Designers will be the ones to bring concepts to life, finalizing files to the highest standards.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the Director of Marketing, Marketing Leads, and fellow Graphic Design team members to develop creative solutions that bring concepts to life.
• Designs compelling digital and print materials using Adobe Creative Cloud, ensuring each piece effectively communicates its purpose to the intended audience.
• Conducts research to support design projects, drawing from previous work, brand guidelines, and input from Marketing Leads and Directors.
• Provides timely, professional communication regarding project status, production updates, and design critiques.
• Actively participates in meetings, critiques, and brainstorming sessions to support the creative process and contribute to team goals.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

Preferred

• Pursuit of a degree in Graphic Design or a related field

SKILLS

Required

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (CC): InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience creating designs and layout of campaigns and advertisements
• Understanding of effective design principles and typography
• Fine attention to detail
• Professionalism, dependability, and respect for others
• Exceptional decision-making skills and autonomy
• Exceptional written and communication skills
• Performs well in a team-oriented, collaborative atmosphere
• Strong sense of curiosity and creativity
• Motivated individual: strives for ongoing improvement and is passionate about learning
• Able to receive constructive criticism in order to improve skillset

Preferred

• Knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Cloud programs
• Understanding of effective marketing tactics
• Ability to draw or paint

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is work-study eligible position

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers NACE Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

To learn more about Bloomington, Indiana

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours

Approximately 10 hours per week.

Requires flexibility in work schedule for evening and weekend coverage.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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