“Chaos is the only thing that honestly wants you to grow. The only friend who really helps you be creative.”

— Dan Wieden

Student Work @ PSU is a student-run, professionally mentored creative services agency.

Student Work(ers) can come from any background and discipline. Anyone who has a passion for using creativity as a tool for problem solving is encouraged to apply.

No experience? Perfect.

We are currently accepting applications for the following roles:

Account Manager - team leaders who juggle the relationship between the client and the agency

Art Direction - visual thinkers with a passion for design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strategist - naturally curious researchers who seek to discover the brand message

Copywriter - creative wordsmiths and idea creators 

Media Planner - lovers of using data technology to carry out solutions

Videographer/Photographer - artists with an eye for composition and experience with editing

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Currently accepting applications for Summer 2025

fine print - Student Work is a 4 credit class in the Portland State University School of Business. While there are no specific prerequisites, students must be willing to commit to the work and a minimum of two terms. Two terms in Student Work replace the Marketing Capstone, MKTG 443.

The Student Work Manifesto

We apply creative solutions to complex problems.

We know (an occasionally break) Ogilvy’s Rules.

We love a good mascot.

We are pro-human.

If we don’t make our clients a little bit nervous, we aren’t doing our job.

We believe in big ideas and flawless execution.

Our brand is Optimistic Chaos.