LOG Yearbook Design Editor Job at University Of Portland in August
University Of Portland, August, CA, United States
This is a student volunteer experience position. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments.
The LOG Yearbook Design Editor works collaboratively with the LOG Yearbook Editor-in-Chief and other LOG Yearbook Editors to execute the 172-page LOG Yearbook. The editor oversees two staff designers and has creative insights into how to best capture the year in visual form. The Design Editor also oversees editing and proofing the entire yearbook, including all spreads, the cover, senior tribute ads, senior photos, and the index.
Core Duties
- Responsible for all story ideas and spread designs for the yearbook, in consultation with the Editor.
- Collaborate with LOG Photography Editor and LOG Copy Editor to execute all yearbook spreads.
- Create style guide and master book file.
- Delegate and assign deadlines to two Staff Designers.
- Edit and proof all spreads (including photos and copy).
- Regular contributor to yearbook, covering 12-16 spreads per semester (utilizing InDesign).
- Must attend all editorial and staff meetings (2/week). Absences must be cleared in advance with the Editor and Advisor.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Creative, self-motivated, organized individual.
- Interest and/or experience in graphic design and/or student journalism.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design software Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign.
- Strong organizational and self-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous yearbook/newspaper experience.
- Past LOG yearbook experience.
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
Physical Requirements
- N/A
Posting Information
Posting Number: SE617-2023
Number of Vacancies: 1
Estimated Start Date: 08/27/2025
Open Date: 02/07/2025
Close Date: 03/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Portfolio
Optional Documents:
- Cover Letter
Contact:
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
recruitment@up.edu