Rec Well - Graphic Designer; Summer , Fall -Winter

Rec Well - Graphic Designer (Summer 2026, Fall 2026-Winter 2027)

The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing and Engagement and the Marketing Graduate Assistant to create impactful visual content for departmental marketing efforts. The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing materials, including digital assets, brochures, banners, reports, promotional T-shirts, and other collateral. This role also includes representing the department during university events and supporting departmental promotions as needed.

• Maintain a minimum of two days per week of in-person office hours to connect with supervisors and team members (remote work permitted for the remainder of the week).
• Collaborate with students and staff to determine the scope, design elements, and messaging for each project.
• Build relationships and communicate project priorities with professional staff members.
• Project Planning & Coordination
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to align creative concepts with project objectives and goals.
  • Coordinate with team members to manage project timelines and receive feedback for revisions.
• Content Creation & Design
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) to design digital and print assets, including but not limited to:
    • Brochures
    • Banners
    • Event signage
    • Social media graphics
    • Reports and marketing collateral
• Work independently and as part of a design team to complete projects efficiently.
• Act as a departmental representative during university events and promotions, as needed.
• Hours per Week: 10–20 hours
• Work Format:
  Hybrid (Remote and In-Person)

• Handshake application
• Resume
• A portfolio or work samples that showcase your skills, provided as a PDF or as a link in an uploaded document.

• $15/hour - Minimum rate for new hires

• Available to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Act in accordance with the Clery Act as a mandated reporter and carry out responsibilities in reporting a crime on campus as a University Recreation and Well-Being staff member.
• Must be enrolled part‑time, at least 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 4 credit hours for graduate students at Oakland University.

• Graphic Designers report directly to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Engagement.
• Graphic Designers report indirectly to the Marketing Graduate Assistant.
• Additionally, Graphic Designers may receive requests or instructions from any Rec Well professional staff member.