Junior Designer PTS

Work Schedule: 12-15 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. Occasional weekend and evening hours required; this position is eligible to work a hybrid work schedule.

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

The Junior Designer provides support to ASI’s dynamic communications and marketing team. Under general supervision of the Design Manager and additional day-to-day supervision from the Junior Designer Supervisor, the Junior Designer is responsible for translating concepts and ideas into functional graphic design assets for ASI and university-wide marketing purposes, as well as developing and creating graphics to maintain and support ASI’s brand and visual identity across all online and off-line mediums.

The Junior Designer performs routine and non-routine tasks requiring independent judgement and decision-making in support of Associated Students Incorporated’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 constituents. Along with their creative responsibilities, the Junior Designer will take part in professional development through assigned tasks, video tutorials, and other methods of learning.

This position is designed for the Visual Communication Design major. Preference will be given to students enrolled in VCD 1311A, 1321A, 1341A, 1312A, 1331A, and/or 1351A. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Creative/Artistic Responsibility

• Adapts and prepares designs for print, social media, and digital applications 
• Assist in photography selection and manipulation, including masking, resizing, recoloring, etc. 
• Assist with developing original marketing assets 
• Assist with design updates and edits 
• Prepare mockups for merchandise and production needs 
• Prepares artwork for proofing and production 
• Maintains and encourages proper application of ASI’s visual brand identity
• Work with Production team to resolve production artwork issues 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Organizational Responsibility

• Maintain organizational file structure for all design related files 
• Communicate with requestors, clients, and Junior Designer Supervisor to complete projects  
• Participate in team meetings 

Technical

• Take part in regular professional development trainings and opportunities 

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Provide creative insight for projects related to print, experiential, environmental, social media, and digital media 
• Work closely with the Junior Designer Supervisor, Senior Designers, and Production team to complete assignments 
• Collaborate with the Senior Design team, as needed, to develop and create graphics to support ASI’s brand and visual identity 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Preferred to be enrolled in the following classes: 
  • VCD 1311A Foundations in Drawing 1
  • VCD 1321A Foundations in 2D Design 
  • VCD 1341A Foundations in 4D Design 
  • VCD 1312A Foundations in Drawing 2 
  • VCD 1331A - Foundations in 3D Design 
  • VCD 1351A - Foundations in 5D Design 
• Demonstrated ability to receive feedback 
• Readiness to grow personally and professionally 
• Ability to work in a cross-platform environment (MAC and PC) 
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and critical thinking skills 
• Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet and other computer applications in use 
• Excellent problem-solving, organizing, and communication skills 
• Ability to successfully complete tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment 
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions 
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to maintain professional work conduct 
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations 
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision 
• Ability to manage time in a demanding, deadline-driven environment 
• Demonstrated ability to provide friendly and pleasant customer-oriented service 
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time 
• Sharp attention to detail 
• Creative thinking and innovative approach
• Ability 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.  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.  

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 eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 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 add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic 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 term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term. 

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.

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.