Student Assistant- Graphic Design Job at University Enterprises in Sacramento

Description Visit California is seeking a Graphic Design student assistant to be responsible for providing design development and content production for projects within the Communications Department. The candidates should have excellent design, organization, written communications skills and a passion for producing high quality materials that provide value and drive high impact within the travel industry. Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and an interest of making connections between design and content. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice. UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. Majors/Fields of Study Communication Studies, Graphic Design Work Schedule Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer). Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following qualifications: Intermediate level proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro) and all Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated proficiency of digital asset management systems, database storage systems, content management systems, archiving and metadata. Fluency in email and web production software. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to manage multiple demands of varying completely and meet multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Proven ability to take direction (via in-person or creative briefs) and complete assignments on-time, as well as an initiative to follow through and complete assignments independently. Strong organizational skills. Experience using Macintosh operating systems. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with: Video editing. Copy editing. Pre- and post-press print production. Knowledge of Basic HTML and CSS. Duties and Responsibilities Conceptualize and execute design materials for a wide range print and digital projects of various sizes (large and small). Creation and manipulation of presentation slides via PowerPoint for board meetings, annual conferences, executive speaking engagements and global events. Assist in production of visual content for websites, email newsletters, social media and print materials. Support pre- and post-press production responsibilities for all print materials. Functions many include, but are not limited to: Mailing list compiling. Direct communication and coordination with print vendor(s) and in-person press checks. Distribution and coordination of print materials to events and internal department leads. Research latest design trends (print and digital) for potential implementation into Visit California collateral or events. Support in maintaining the digital asset management system (WebDAM) including uploading new assets, continued keyword cleanup and ensuring all required copyright information is included for incoming assets. Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by Creative Development Manager. Other duties as assigned . Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application. Apply by: November 29, 2024