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About the Role

The graphic designer position produces visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. Designers need imaginative flair, awareness of current visual trends, working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and an understanding of material costs and time limits. Appropriate mediums and styles are selected in conjunction with Associated Students (AS) requirements. Quality visuals are provided to increase marketing effectiveness of AS programming and events, and furthermore to inform and promote AS amongst the SF State student body. Designers balance personal design style with following, upholding & reinforcing the AS brand to increase brand awareness & engagement within the campus community.

Responsibilities

Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects with a commitment to detail and accuracy
Work well in a team environment
Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues
Thinking creatively to produce new ideas
Quickly & efficiently innovating & redefining design briefs to meet the constraints of cost, time & client needs
Multitasking: the ability to not only work on multiple projects but to also handle leading and/or supporting roles within different projects
Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design
Producing accurate and high quality work
Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
Keeping abreast of design software, particularly design programs
Capable of working through tight deadlines
Must be proactive in presenting their ideas and designs to marketing team members

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled SFSU student with a minimum of 6 units for undergraduates or 4 units for graduates in Fall 2025
Well organized and detail-oriented
Self-motivated, takes initiative, able to maintain strong working relationships

Skills

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Creative Suite (CS5)
Canva
Slack
G Suite
Photography

Location

San Francisco State University

Work Type

Up to 20 hours/week

Experience Level

Student

Education Level

Undergraduate
Graduate

Salary/Compensations

$20.94/hr

About the Company

Associated Students of San Francisco State University is the official voice of the students. The Associated Students Marketing & Communications team supports the organization’s Board of Directors and 13 Programs, which are made up of elected & otherwise appointed student & full-time staff, in their efforts to market events and services, which are accessible to the entire student body. Join the next phase of the team’s marketing evolution, as we strive to further develop the Associated Students brand and the connection/collaboration between the Board of Directors, programs, and the students.
As a member of the Marketing & Communications team, you will be surrounded by fellow students committed to excellence. On this team, there is plenty of room for creativity and personal growth as well as an emphasis on professional development and positive reinforcement. This team values open and honest communication, compassion, respect, and understanding. While our office is part of a fast-paced environment with top-quality expectations, it is also full of fun, excitement, and light-hearted banter.