SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Marketing Coordinator of Student Engagement and Outreach (SEO), the Graphic Designer shall assist the A-Team in promoting Associated Students, Inc. programs by creating flyers, posters, postcards, digital displays, and other public relations and marketing materials. The graphic designer will also perform a number of general department-wide marketing and office administrative activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs and produces marketing materials following the department style guide
- Plans and implements print layouts for multi-page publications, integrated marketing campaigns, and individual collateral pieces
- Communicates with clients via Basecamp software to understand the vision of the assigned project.
- Ensures deadlines are met and all projects are seen through to completion and printing
- Assists in the implementation of designs for online distribution
- Assists in overall outreach efforts for ASI including creative input, dissemination of promotional materials, and providing graphic design support to all areas of ASI;
- Maintains archives of individual projects, drafts, and final proofs;
- Performs various administrative functions including answering phone calls, checking emails, copying, faxing, printing, etc.;
- Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with professional career staff and meet deadlines for all projects;
- Other duties may be assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to think creatively
- Attention to detail
- Ability to understand and analyze marketing and design concepts
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to organize work effectively in order to achieve timely progress on multiple tasks, meet deadlines, maintain a high level of productivity, and complete projects
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Competent in expressing ideas and concepts through verbal, written, and visual modes of communication
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to be creative with designs within the limits of a department style guide
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proficient writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with ASI programs, on-campus departments and a diverse student population
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Portfolio of previous work experience required. No submitted work including images, elements or graphics made with generative AI will be considered.
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA overall (for Student Assistant incumbents)
- Knowledge of major Adobe design software.
- Advanced proficiency in Macintosh (OSX) computers
- Available to work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session and during term breaks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Open to all majors; however graphic design is strongly preferred
