Communications Graphic Designer – Student

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Design marketing and recruitment materials, including email graphics, brochures, flyers, and promotional pieces for Stone Lab courses and programs .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design, including the creation of digital and print materials, animations, and motion graphics while adhering to brand standards and accessibility best practices. Collaborates effectively with diverse teams to produce compelling visual content that communicates complex information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graphic DesignDigital DesignAnimationsMotion GraphicsADA Accessibility

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignDigital DesignPrint DesignAnimationsMotion GraphicsVisual StorytellingLayout DesignPublication DesignEbook CreationBrand Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Ohio State Brand StandardsADA AccessibilityFisheriesInvasive SpeciesWater QualityWetlandsGreat Lakes Ecosystems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design marketing and recruitment materials, including email graphics, brochures, flyers, and promotional pieces for Stone Lab courses and programs
Create educational displays and exhibit materials on fisheries, invasive species, water quality, wetlands, and Great Lakes ecosystems
Update and redesign publications using Ohio State brand standards and ADA accessibility best practices
Develop graphics and visual storytelling elements for social media, websites, digital communications, and outreach campaigns
Create animations and motion graphics about scientific research and environmental topics
Collaborate with communicators, researchers, educators, and fellow creatives to transform complex research into compelling visuals and multimedia content
Assist with layouts and designs for fact sheets, posters, presentations, and outreach materials
Create ebooks from several publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current student status in graphic design is implied by the role title and posting description
Portfolio or 3–5 design samples
Resume
Cover letter
Knowledge or ability to apply Ohio State brand standards and ADA accessibility best practices
Ability to create digital and print designs, animations, and motion graphics
Final candidates must successfully complete a background check
A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to gain professional graphic design experience and build a diverse portfolio
Skills development in branding, digital and print design, motion graphics, visual storytelling, accessibility, and science communication
Professional work across digital and print platforms
Part-time schedule with 10 scheduled hours
Remote work arrangement