Graphic Designer/ Concept Artist for gov. satire dark comedy USC Thesis Short Film

We are looking for a recent graduate or early career graphic designer to help create the visual branding for our short film.

1. PROJECT

Type - Short film. CTPR 546 thesis.

Production - USC School of Cinematic Arts

Logline - A charismatic Marine recruiter must decide how far he'll go, once he catches his reflection in a young tortured soul.

Principal photography - 5 weekends, September 12 to November 1, 2026

Screening - Eileen Norris Theatre, mid-December 2026

Work location - Remote. No travel. Occasional in person meetings at USC.

2. SCOPE

Visual branding for the film. The designer builds an identity system, palette, typography, and title treatment, and then applies that system across on-screen titles, key art, press, and social. Every downstream asset derives from the system established in Phase 1. The director holds final approval on all design.