Senior Designer PTS
Associated Students, Inc. - Pomona, California, United States, 91768Work at Associated Students, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are "under construction" as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.
Founded in 1995, the award-winning Marketing & Strategic Communications team maintains its creativity and dynamic marketing strategies through an experienced, talented team of students and professional staff in combination with the use of today's most cutting-edge technology. Its goal is to connect their clients to their respective audiences with a fresh and innovative solution. Marketing & Strategic Communications not only serves all ASI's internal marketing needs, but it also provides the campus and local community the opportunity to utilize their experience-driven, competitively priced, design and marketing communications services as well. Some of the services the team provides are digital bulletin boards advertisements, social media marketing, and design of logos, brochures, and posters.
POSITION DEFINITION
Under supervision of the Design Manager, the Senior Designer operates at the core of ASI's brand identity. They are responsible for the development, creation, and maintenance of all visual aspects of our brand identity from icons to posters, from letterhead to multipage publications. The Senior Designer is also responsible for creating master files and design assets that may be adapted or used by the Junior Design team and others throughout the organization. They will perform routine and non-routine tasks requiring a high degree of independent judgement and decision-making in support of ASI's dynamic communications and marketing team. This position will require an understanding of the marketing team's various needs and dynamics and will involve close collaboration with various internal and external collaborators. Along with their creative responsibilities, the Senior Designer will take part in professional development through assigned tasks, video tutorials, and other methods of learning. While this position is designed for advanced Visual Communication Design majors (VCD) it is open to all qualified individuals.
A portfolio is required to be considered for this position. The portfolio will demonstrate a strong understanding of image manipulation, typography, composition, and image creation. Samples of logos, branded elements, posters, multipage publications (print or digital), flyers, social media content are recommended. Illustration samples are a plus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Creative/Artistic ResponsibilityProvides customer service to clients in need of graphic designAssists in developing, creating, and maintaining ASICPP's visual brand identityDevelops and creates graphics to support ASI's brand and visual identityCreates master files that will be translated into various marketing assetsFinds creative solutions to evolve ASICPP's marketing effortsExplores alternative concepts for ASICPP's merchandise and marketing effortsDevelops concept art, mood boards, and style guides based on creative directionCreates web graphics and marketing collateral consistent with ASICPP's brand imageConceptualizes ideas both verbally and through sketchesAssist with design updates and edits as neededPrepare artwork for proofing and productionsPerform other duties as assigned
Organizational ResponsibilityMaintains organizational file structure for all design related filesCommunicates with requestors, clients, and Senior Designer Supervisor to complete projectsParticipates in and assists in leading team meetings
TechnicalTakes part in regular professional development trainings and opportunitiesEnsures learning modules are completed in a timely manner
SupervisionDocuments, maintains, and encourages proper application of ASI's visual brand identity
Collaboration and PartnershipsWorks with Production team to resolve production artwork issuesProvides creative insight for projects related to print, experiential, environmental, social media, and digital mediaWorks closely with Senior Designer Supervisor, Junior Designers, and Production team to complete assignments
QUALIFICATIONSOne-two years' experience with Adobe Creative SuiteOne-two years' experience in the creation of graphic design (either client or academic based)Preferred to have completed or to be enrolled in the following classes:
VCD 1321A Foundations in 2D DesignVCD 1312A Foundations in Drawing 2VCD 2301A TypographyVCD 2321A Visual Communication Design 1VCD 2370 Visual Thinking
Has an in-depth understanding of what makes a brand uniqueAbility to work in a cross-platform environment (MAC and PC)Readiness to grow personally and professionallySelf-motivated with strong organizational and critical thinking skillsAbility to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet and other computer applications in useExcellent problem-solving, organizing, graphic design and communication skillsAbility to successfully complete tasks in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to follow routine verbal and written instructionsAbility to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to maintain professional work conductAbility to make independent decisions and make recommendationsAbility to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervisionAbility to lead and mentor othersSharp attention to detailExceptional analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage time in a demanding, deadline-driven environmentDemonstrated ability to provide friendly and pleasant customer-oriented serviceDemonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus communityExperience contributing to or building design systems a plusSkilled in traditional illustration media, 3D, and/or photography a plusThorough understanding of different file formats and color systems, bleeds, crop marks as well as paper sizes, and weights a plusProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite a plusAbility to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)
POSITION SENSITIVITY
Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is at least 16 years old and of legal status to work in the United States. In addition, the employee must be currently enrolled for at least 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the drop-add period, have a minimum 2.0 GPA (both Cal Poly Pomona and overall GPA) and be in good standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer and winter semesters and for students who have applied for graduation for the current semester.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift to 45 pounds.
Position subject to an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Annual bloodborne pathogen training is required. The initial training must be completed before the employee is assigned duties that may result in exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered after the training.
MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT
In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.
SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:
Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information. http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html
COVID-19 VACCINATION
CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.