SEO- A Team Graphic Designer

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