Graphics Designer

Graphics Designer

Associated Students, Inc

California State University, Dominguez Hills

The Associated Students, Inc (ASI) is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation which serves as an auxiliary of the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) with approximately 15,000 students. CSUDH is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is an urban, comprehensive public university serving the extended South Bay area of the Los Angeles basin. As the student government organization, the ASI represents the concerns of the students. Through their membership representation on various University committees and groups, the ASI has a substantial influence on many important decisions. The ASI also provides programs and services to the student body.

Position Description

The Graphics Designer is responsible for creating and coordinating all visual aspects of advertising and promotion for the Associated Students, Inc.  The Graphics Designer is responsible for developing and maintaining the Associated Students, Inc. web site. In addition, he/she will develop promotional ideas and complete publicity requests.

Skills and Requirements:

• Willingness to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student body and staff
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete assigned work duties and handle a wide variety of tasks at one time
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and coordinate all visual aspects of advertising and promotion
• Ability to perform color separations and digital photo editing
• Knowledge of layout, paste-up and typesetting
• Knowledge of website design, implementation and maintenance
• Knowledge of HTML and WordPress
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience with graphic design and layout

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and creates all artwork for ad/promo campaigns
• Coordinates layout and paste-up for ad/promo campaigns
• Oversees typesetting of copy for ad/promo campaigns
• Develops and creates artwork for flyers and advertisements
• Consult with Program Coordinator to develop ad/promo packages as requested
• Develops and maintains Associated Students, Inc. website and all ASI affiliated websites
• Attend ad/promo meetings
• Perform clerical support of office staff and ASI officers, as well as front desk clerk to answer phones and forward messages to appropriate individual, type letter and memos
• Performs other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

Responsible to the ASI Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

Rate: $16.40/hr

Workweek Class: Non-Exempt

Classification: Student Employee Level II

Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, contingent upon operation need, academic scheduling, etc.

This position is employed by the Associated Students, Inc. and is subject to related personnel policies and procedures.  This position serves at will and does not receive tenure or permanency. The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Associated Students, Inc. 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, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Application Procedures
Student Staff Applications may be found on the ASI website located at:
https://asicsudh.com/join-asi/

A resume must accompany the application. Position will remain open until filled. Questions should be directed and materials submitted to:

Raven Emmert

Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator

1000 E. Victoria St

Carson, CA 90747

Phone: (310) 243-3686

Email: remmert@csudh.edu

Or

Michellena Lakey

Associate Director

1000 E. Victoria St.

Carson, CA 90747

Phone: (310) 243-3686

Email: mlakey@csudh.edu