Design Assistant

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Student Design Assistant creating visual communication diagrams using Adobe Illustrator for Ohio State University. Responsibilities include translating engineering sketches and maintaining visual assets.

Posted 7/2/2026part-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $14 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain visual communication diagrams and artwork for internal and external audiences, predominantly using Adobe Illustrator and established templates.
Translate engineering sketches into polished diagrams and develop additional visual assets as needed.
Maintain strong organizational skills, consistency, and attention to detail.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
Design portfolio or at least three samples of your work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Visual Communication DesignDiagram CreationArtwork DevelopmentAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills