Temporary Creative Design Assistant

About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. 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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. How To Apply Prospective Employee If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Pre-Employment Requirements Advertised Salary $15 - $18 per hour Work Schedule 8:30AM - 5:00PM 6 months 40 hours Temporary Disclosure As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers. Job Category Temporary Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of office or related experience providing administrative support, or coordinating functions of an office or department. Job Summary Job Summary: The Creative Design Services team in the Division of Marketing and Strategic Communications , is looking for an assistant to help in the creation of social and digital content for the university. Duties Include: Create social media content, 2D/3D motion graphics, and animation. Assist in developing design solutions for mobile, web, desktop, print, and other emerging platforms. Prototypes low- and high-fidelity concepts, from paper-based sketches and wireframes to interactive digital expenences. Support the creation of visual assets for motion graphics, digital storytelling, and 3D media using tools such as Cinema 4D or similar software. Assist in the design and production of print materials such as posters, brochures, flyers, event signage, and marketing Desired Qualifications Experience designing marketing or communication materials for print. Familiarity with 3D design workflows including modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and asset optimization. Basic understanding of preparing 3D assets for animation, web, AR/VR, or real-time environments. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Knowledge of typography, layout, color systems, and print production processes.