OSU Graphic Design Services
Creative Support from the Otter Student Union’s MarComm Team
The OSU Marketing & Communications (MarComm) Team now offers paid graphic design services to CSUMB campus partners. Whether you’re promoting a student event, department program, or university-wide initiative, we’re here to help you elevate your message through effective, professionally designed materials.
Our talented student designers and professional staff work closely with you to bring your ideas to life while aligning with CSUMB’s branding guidelines and best practices for campus marketing.
Services Offered
We offer design services for a wide range of marketing materials, including:
- Event flyers and posters
- Social media graphics
- Digital display slides
- Informational brochures or handouts
- Campaign graphics for special initiatives
- Other print and digital assets upon request
Need something not listed? We’re happy to chat and explore how we can support your goals.
Why Work With Us?
The OSU MarComm Team brings together trained student creatives and experienced professionals who specialize in design for higher education. By working with us, you’re not only receiving high-quality design—you’re also supporting student professional development and real-world learning.
Rates & Billing
We offer two rate tiers depending on the designer assigned to your project:
- Student Designer: $35/hour
- Professional Staff Designer: $55/hour
Final cost is based on time spent from project intake to final file delivery and will include an 8% Admin fee. Estimates can be provided prior to project start.
Getting Started
To begin your request, please fill out the OSU Design Services Request Form below. Once submitted, our team will follow up with next steps and a project timeline. Feel free to also email us with any questions at admin@otterstudentunion.org.
Please submit requests at least 3–4 weeks before your desired completion date to allow for timely communication, drafts, and revisions.
Important Notes
- Submitting a request does not guarantee immediate availability. Projects are accepted based on current team workload and timeline feasibility.
- All work will be completed following CSUMB’s brand guidelines unless otherwise discussed.
- Our team prioritizes projects that directly support student engagement, success, and inclusion.
Free 20-Minute Design Consultations for Student Orgs
Need a second pair of eyes on your flyer or social media graphic? We now offer a free 20-minute virtual design consultation just for recognized student organizations. Whether you're new to design or want to take your work to the next level, this is your chance to get helpful, constructive feedback from someone with experience. We’ll share tips, tools, and ideas to improve your layout, readability, and overall impact—no judgment, just support. While we won’t redesign your work for you, we’re here to help you learn and grow. Limited to one request per design piece, so make it count!