Federal Work Study- Esports Video & Graphic Design

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Federal Work Study - Esports Video & Graphic Design will support the Esports Program by editing video content and creating graphics for social media live broadcasts advertising and on-campus events.

This Federal Work Study role provides hands-on experience aligned with students degree programs by producing entertainment instructional and promotional media for ArtU addition this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study students educational program or vocational goals direct work experience in the students chosen field of study in both managing and design.

Responsibilities:

• Capture studio-quality photographs and video as needed.

• Utilize recorded content to produce videos for YouTube and other platforms.

• Manage and oversee video recording editing and delivery timelines.

• Create graphical assets for ArtU Esports (web social banners digital ads event posters).

• Design visual packages for live broadcast/streaming (overlays slates lower thirds interstitials).

• Provide design guidance for physical products (event signage merch sponsor materials).

• Provide guidance for digital asset creation and file organization for team use.

• Follow ArtU Esports brand guidelines; help maintain a consistent visual identity.

• Collaborate with the creative team; present work to the Director of Esports for review.

• Contribute to an overall content calendar and video/graphics messaging strategy.

Qualifications:

• Experience using video production and editing equipment/software.

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop Illustrator) or comparable tools.

• Knowledge and understanding of motion graphics preferred.

• Strong graphic design fundamentals (layout typography color hierarchy) for digital and print.

• Ability to meet committed timelines with efficiency and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Effective interpersonal oral and written communication skills; receptive to feedback and iteration.

• Able to work effectively in independent and team-based settings.

• Self-motivated; excellent time management and organization.

• Ability to work some weekends and regular hours (up to 20 hours per week).

• Passion for games and Esports.

• Portfolio link (video and/or design) strongly preferred.

Onsite Work Procedures:

• Check-in at start of shift with the Director (or designee) for task assignments.

• End-of-shift handoff: deliver progress updates and log hours per University timesheet policy.

• Store work files on approved onsite drives/servers and follow lab/lab-equipment protocols.

• Adhere to studio safety equipment handling and room reservation procedures.

Location: 180 New Montgomery Street Room 812A

Reports to: Director of Esports Michael Witzel

Pay Rate: $19.18 per hour

Application Deadline: September 29 2025

Work Schedule: Up to 20 hrs/week*

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .