Ohio Cyber Range Institute Summer 2025 Co-Op

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) seeks a highly motivated and advanced 

Sophomore/Junior/Senior video and motion graphics student. The successful candidate 

will create high-quality graphic design stills and motion graphics (optimized for online 

training) for a cybersecurity institute based at the University of Cincinnati dedicated to 

developing statewide cybersecurity training that will reach tens of thousands of Ohioans.

Specifically, we're seeking a student with experience in information graphic design capable 

of motion and video design. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday) 

for Summer 2025 (May 12 – August 9, 2025). The motion graphics created will be used in 

a learning management system that delivers comprehensive cybersecurity training and 

education to public employees in Ohio's local governments. The selected candidate will 

collaborate and brainstorm with researchers on a conceptual design for the visual required 

and then independently develop stills and motion graphics that meet the researcher's 

requirements within established and often tight timelines. The student must also adhere to 

the UC accessibility policy.

Position Summary.

OCRI is actively recruiting an experienced student eager to demonstrate their motion 

graphics and graphic design skills as specified below. OCRI is an equal-opportunity 

employer.

This full-time position serves as an artistic Creative Visual Collaborator, working closely 

with Faculty, Research Affiliates, Graduate Fellows, and Graduate Research Assistants to 

bring complex cyber theories and strategies to life through motion graphic design.

Skills required for this position include:

Brainstorming and Collaboration

Creativity

Video Editing

2D Animation

Color Correction

Sound design and mixing

Project Management

SMART Goal Setting

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative / Self-Starter

Critical Thinking

Decision-making skills

Understanding of and adherence to the University of Cincinnati Accessibility Policies

Highly regarded skills, but not essential:

o Java Script

o Wireframing

o User Experience Design (UI)

o User Interface Design (UX)

Software Experience:

Adobe Suite, including:

o Adobe Illustrator

o Adobe After Effects

o Adobe Premiere Pro

o Adobe Photoshop

Highly regarded software experience, but not essential:

o Visual effects knowledge

o AdobeXD

o Adobe Dreamweaver

Position Details:

$17/hour

• 35 hours/week

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age

Enrolled as a University of Cincinnati student

Preferred GPA of 3.0

Applications should include:

• Portfolio

Location of Position:

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute is located in Digital Futures Interdisciplinary Research 

Building (3080 Exploration Ave) in the Innovation District. We will be working in person and 

according to current University of Cincinnati COVID guidelines