Graphic Artist / Photographer Job at University of California in San Diego

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;
• Two (2) links of portfolio materials to include one (1) graphic design project and one (1) photography project the candidate has worked on and include role and responsibilities;
• Three (3) professional references listed within the online application.
• Unofficial transcripts (optional).
• Foreign degree evaluation (Required if applicable).

Position Information:

Applications are currently being accepted for Graphic Artist / Photographer in the Communications Department, located at San Diego College of Continuing Education. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Develop a concept and translate it to visual form.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Manage design projects from start to finish while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Prepare camera-ready artwork with printer’s instructions.
• Operate standard office machines and equipment, including computer hardware and software.
• Reproduce visual materials.
• Take, select, edit, label, and crop digital photographs for print and online use.
• Understand client needs and translate using appropriate graphics and media.
• Use desktop publishing and current industry-standard graphics software with high level of skill.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Knowledge of all aspects of graphic design for print and digital formats, as well as photography production.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Conditions of Employment:

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application;
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense;
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

Required & Optional Documents:

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Document Link

Optional Documents:

• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)