Multimedia & Graphic Design

Purpose:

This position is responsible for the timely and consistent completion of various graphic design projects for the office of Service Learning & Leadership. Individuals holding this position must have a comprehensive graphic design skill set, including knowledge of design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (Creative Cloud familiarity preferred). This person must be adept in design research, concept building, brainstorming, revision techniques, layout design, proofreading, and assessment of graphical elements. This person also must be able to communicate to clients, including students, faculty, and staff members, on a daily basis through email correspondence and in-person consultations. The Graphic Designer will provide effective customer service at all times while fulfilling a needed role within our office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week to be completed in-person in the office

• Previous graphic design experience (classwork or job experience)

• Competent in the following software: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop (CC 2018+ knowledge preferred)

• Ability to proofread for grammar and spelling

• Knowledge of basic design principles: typography, layout design, composition, and image resolution

• Ability to generate original content and brainstorm ideas

• Maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA and 2.0 semester GPA (Campus Life GPA Policy)

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student taking a minimum of 6 credits at UNLV

• In good standing with the university and the Office of Student Conduct

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for student engagement, diversity, and values consistent with the office’s core values. 

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, with excellent time management skills to consistently meet or exceed deadlines

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in workflow

• Established problem-solving and customer service skills

• Familiarity with marketing techniques and branding

• Ability to handle constructive criticism and feedback to continue to grow as a designer

Tasks

• Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Design marketing collateral for department campaigns, events, and programs

  • Work with internal clients with diverse perspectives to execute their project ideas

  • Provide drafts for large and small-scale digital and print materials under strict deadlines

  • Incorporate feedback into design projects and offer alternative suggestions when needed

  • Brainstorm new marketing ideas as requested and bring them to execution

  • Maintain an organized work schedule for client consultations

  • Organize digital files and archive projects as they are completed

  • Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

 
Types of Design Projects

• Posters, postcards, fliers

• Yard signs, billboards, large banners

• Merchandise and giveaways (water bottles, t-shirts, tote bags, etc.)

• Logo design, branding, promotional campaigns

• Digital media (banners, website headers, social media, plasma screens, etc.)

• Brochures, event calendars, newsletters, and more

Criteria for Success

All student staff are important members of the team. There are specific job descriptions for each position; however, there are common expectations for all staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• Be punctual and meet assigned project completion deadlines

• Be innovative and self-motivated within your area and when assisting others

• Be open to receive feedback and be able to offer your own feedback when requested

• Communicate with clients, students, staff, and your supervisor in a professional and pleasant manner

• Provide support for other projects as needed

• Continually seek to learn, grow, and improve your work

• Be open to participate in office programs, retreats, events, and activities

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of campus offices, departments, and resources

• Follow all University, Division, and office policies as it applies to the confidentiality of all office and student information, emergency policies, and procedures

Learning Outcomes and Evaluation

Students in this position will learn the following over the course of their employment:

• Understand how to better develop strategies that will determine a "client" needs and issues

• Demonstrate the use of creativity, consensus, and trust building in problem solving

• Improve my ability to plan and organize projects, communicate with others, build leadership skills, manage stress, understand and appreciate human differences, and recognize the role of technology in the workplace

Student staff are evaluated (supervisor, self-evaluation, client surveys) based on transparent criteria every semester. Exit interviews are conducted upon separation of employment.

Purpose:

This position is responsible for the timely and consistent completion of various multimedia projects for the office of Service Learning & Leadership. Individuals holding this position must have a comprehensive skill set, including knowledge of design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, iMovie, and InDesign (Creative Cloud familiarity preferred). This person must be adept in design research, concept building, brainstorming, revision techniques, layout design, proofreading, and assessment of graphical elements. This person also must be able to communicate to clients, including students, faculty, and staff members, on a daily basis through email correspondence and in-person consultations. The will provide effective customer service at all times while fulfilling a needed role within our office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week to be completed in-person in the office

• Previous videographer and post-production/editing experience (classwork or job experience)

• Competent in the following software: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop (CC 2018+ knowledge preferred), iMovie, other editing software

• Ability to proofread for grammar and spelling

• Knowledge of basic video editing principles

• Ability to generate original content and brainstorm ideas

• Maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA and 2.0 semester GPA (Campus Life GPA Policy)

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student taking a minimum of 6 credits at UNLV

• In good standing with the university and the Office of Student Conduct

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for student engagement, diversity, and values consistent with the office’s core values. 

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, with excellent time management skills to consistently meet or exceed deadlines

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in workflow

• Established problem-solving and customer service skills

• Familiarity with marketing techniques and branding

• Ability to handle constructive criticism and feedback to continue to grow as a designer

Tasks

• Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Work with internal clients with diverse perspectives to execute their project ideas

  • Take still images telling the story of service, learning and leadership at SLL events

  • Capture B roll footage at Service Learning and Leadership

  • Provide drafts and storylines for large and small-scale video and print media under strict deadlines

  • Incorporate feedback into design projects and offer alternative suggestions when needed

  • Brainstorm new ideas as requested and bring them to execution

  • Maintain an organized work schedule for client consultations

  • Organize digital files and archive projects as they are completed

  • Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

 
Types of Projects

• 30-second "spots" featuring SLL experiences

• Social media content (IG, TikTok, YT)

• Potential mini documentary features capturing student experiences-- Alt Breaks, Scholar programs, etc. (likely 5-10 minutes max)

• Potentially attend extended experiences or off-site events to capture images and develop projects

Criteria for Success

All student staff are important members of the team. There are specific job descriptions for each position; however, there are common expectations for all staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• Be punctual and meet assigned project completion deadlines

• Be innovative and self-motivated within your area and when assisting others

• Be open to receive feedback and be able to offer your own feedback when requested

• Communicate with clients, students, staff, and your supervisor in a professional and pleasant manner

• Provide support for other projects as needed

• Continually seek to learn, grow, and improve your work

• Be open to participate in office programs, retreats, events, and activities

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of campus offices, departments, and resources

• Follow all University, Division, and office policies as it applies to the confidentiality of all office and student information, emergency policies, and procedures

Learning Outcomes and Evaluation

Students in this position will learn the following over the course of their employment:

• Understand how to better develop strategies that will determine a "client" needs and issues

• Demonstrate the use of creativity, consensus, and trust building in problem solving

• Improve my ability to plan and organize projects, communicate with others, build leadership skills, manage stress, understand and appreciate human differences, and recognize the role of technology in the workplace

Student staff are evaluated (supervisor, self-evaluation, client surveys) based on transparent criteria every semester. Exit interviews are conducted upon separation of employment.