Graphic Designer

Description

• Assist with developing marketing strategy, promotions, and social media management.
• Assist with designing and preparing layouts for production of print and digital files for posters, flyers, advertisements, announcements, banners, logos, t-shirt designs, calendars, manuals, brochures, reports, forms, signs, presentation folders, mailers, and magazine/trade journal ads.
• Assist with conceptualizing, composing, designing, and delivering digital marketing media.
• Assist in editing, and developing website content.
• Retrieve and document user feedback for website improvement and enhancements.
• Interact with full-time staff, vendors, and outside contractors to aid in marketing materials.
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts, such as orientations, resource fairs, and outreach programs.
• Coordinate with the print shop to prepare files, submit jobs for production, and review proofs if needed.
• Attend meetings with full time staff to discuss upcoming events, campaigns, and marketing materials needed.
• Review and approve marketing materials created by other student graphic designers to ensure accuracy, quality, and brand alignment prior to release.
• Assist onboarding and training with new student graphic designers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to show a diverse portfolio of previous work, 3-6 pieces for review during the interview process. This includes design and photography.
• Must have academic and practical knowledge; and/or experience in photography, typography, illustration, layout, and production for print, digital media, and web design.
• Must be trained on Integrated CSU Information Security and V-Pat compliance for all social media and media production for accessibility within the first month of employment.
• Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time* during the academic term.
  • • Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester

• Current enrollment in or plans to enroll in the Graphic Design BFA program is highly preferred.
• Current enrollment in Marketing, Business, or Communications is preferred.
• Employment for two semesters or more is highly preferred

• Computer skills - proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Macintosh Operating System or Windows 10. Familiarity with HTML & CSS a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to construct and design displays for presentations and distribution.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments on multiple projects while staying focused and on task.
• Ability to provide peer guidance and constructive feedback to other designers.

Work Requirements

• The position works in a wide variety of environments including both a typical office as well as an outdoors and indoor facility program-oriented environment.
  • The physical demands of this position are described below
    • Sitting, walking, twisting, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and coordination (eye, hand, foot).
    • Fall (Slip, Trip) Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking and playing surfaces.
    • Weather Phenomena (Snow/Rain/Wind/Ice)
    • Lifting and carrying, often 10-25lbs, frequently 26-50lbs, occasionally 50-75 lbs.
    • Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
    • Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• In general, the position works a schedule based on business needs 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, and may require evening and weekend work as needed.
  • When school is in session - may work up to, but not in excess of 20 hours per week (among all concurrent positions).
  • When classes are not in session (i.e. summer break) may work up to, but not in excess of 40 hours per week.
• This position is non-exempt from the provisions of Section 1 of the California Industrial Welfare Commission Orders.

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