Graphic Designer - School of Media and Communication

Summary

Work as staff under the guidance/supervision of the BG Falcon Media Creative Director. Design, layout and prepare for vendors publications and marketing materials for BG Falcon Media and its business units. Position is part-time for the academic year.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Career & Self-Development
• Communication
• Professionalism

Essential Functions

• Design, layout and prepare for print the weekly BG News and semi-annual Housing Guides.
• Design, layout and prepare for output digital and print assets such as brochures, posters, advertising, digital screens or social media.
• Manage design files.

Minimum Qualifications

• Junior or senior Graphic Design student from the School of Art, Graphic Design division
• Available to work 20hrs/week
• Availability to work Tuesday evenings beginning at 4p to produce the weekly BG News
• Technical skills proficiency
• Understanding of design principles
• Ability to design across different mediums
• UX and UI sensibilities as it pertains to apps and websites
• Experience with Adobe creative cloud software
• Soft skills proficiency
• Must have a creative mindset
• Good communication, problem solving and time management skills

Additional Information

• Application must include:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Portfolio
  • A reference from previous design-related employer or Graphic Design faculty
• All application materials, including faculty reference, must be received by February 27, 2026.
• Email application materials to BG Falcon Media Creative Director, Jacqui Barchick at jbarchi@bgsu.edu.
• Apply even if you don’t think you’re quite qualified. Going through the process isn’t just good experience, it also raises a person’s visibility which may help down the road.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents