Job No: 541955; 08/07/2024

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer II

Office of Strategic Communications

Salary Range: $4,176 - $7,557/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range: $4,176 - $6,500/Monthly)

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions: The Graphic Designer II, under general direction of the Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy, is responsible for the artistic and graphic design and creation of print and multimedia materials. Incumbents use both design and production elements to organize ideas visually to convey the desired impact and message to the target audience. Incumbents conceptualize, design, and create a wide range of materials including, but not limited to, printed materials, exhibits, training sessions, television broadcasts, videos, web sites and public information projects. Work is used to reach a variety of internal and external audiences. Along with aesthetic judgment and project management skills, incumbents provide expertise in the development and evaluation of effective communication strategies and techniques. In addition, incumbents also serve as a magazine design and layout the Cal State LA magazine, and enhance the presentation through the use of graphics, illustrations and photography. Incumbents also serve as an electronic newsletter designer and create and design templates for electronic and print newsletters to be used by departments and divisions University-wide to ensure brand consistency when delivering information to internal and external audiences. Incumbents also perform the role of a graphic design peer mentor and lead workshops for staff and faculty who produce newsletters, fliers, invites, brochures and other such collaterals for their respective colleges and divisions. Incumbents serve as a brand roll-out advocate and assess the needs of the University community based on requests from colleges and departments, and assist with the creation of templates, processes, and other such tools. Incumbents also will support social media operations, including University Athletics, with such duties as producing customized graphic designs. Incumbents also prepare print specifications for the University printers and off-site printers, such as choosing inks, paper stock, sizing, and formatting, as well as selecting bindings and special coatings. Incumbents help ensure quality control by attending press checks with outside vendors, when necessary, and promptly troubleshoot any pre-press issues.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in fine arts, graphic design, or related field. Minimum of two (2) years professional design and production experience. Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design, as well as production principles, communication theory, basic understanding of marketing and promotion concepts, working knowledge of copyright laws applicable to photo and design work and creative properties. Superior skills in Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to plan, coordinate and direct graphic art communications projects and handle multiple priorities. Ability to work in a team environment, operate under deadline conditions, and consult and communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students to interpret and translate their needs into effective visual formats. Must be dependable, organized, and possess and ability to work on multiple projects. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of University guidelines and standards, copy editing and proofreading skills.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on 8/21/2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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