Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Design & Digital Media Production, this position supports the designing of print publications, collateral and digital projects including webpages and apps for divisions, colleges and departments across the campus through provision of graphic design/art direction, as well as oversight of pre-and post-production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Creation & Execution - Lead the design and execution of print and digital materials for university publications, special assignments, and multimedia stories, while collaborating with various departments and teams across campus.
- Consultation & Collaboration - Manage graphic art projects, collaborate with developers and product managers, ensure brand consistency, and oversee vendor relationships.
- Emergency Communications - During major emergency events, report to campus to fulfill appropriate communications-related operations in concert with other staff positions in the department.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong design skills and ability to approach projects in a creative manner to meet client needs for print or electronic media. Thorough knowledge of computer graphics, pre-press production and offset printing processes. Strong project management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to communicate design concepts; adhere to client budgets and work within tight deadlines. Strong consultative and persuasive skills demonstrating expertise in key areas requiring graphic communications support.
Professional proficiency in the use of computer graphics hardware and software in Macintosh and PC platforms. Professional expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is required, proficiency in the use of Adobe XD, After Effects, Adobe Express. Familiarity with UX/UI design principles. Knowledge of HTML and CSS. Proficiency in creating original illustrations, infographic and layouts.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a BA or BFA in Art or Graphic Design or related field and four years related professional or technical experience required.
Physical Summary
- Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Department
Strategic Communications
Classification
Graphic Designer III
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $6,250 - $7,083 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,842 - $8,759 per month.
Benefits
Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
This position is eligible for telecommuting, with one required in-office day per week, and additional on-site presence as needed for in-person meetings or emergency communications. Occasional night and weekend work may be required to support emergency communications.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Application Procedures
Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
Applicants are required to provide a link to their portfolio or upload a PDF of their work. This is a mandatory step and applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, 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.