Graphic Designer

Associated Students, Inc•San Francisco, CA

18d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled SFSU student with a minimum of 6 units for undergraduates or 4 units for graduates in Fall 2025
Substantial knowledge and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (CS5) including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and other graphic software
Well organized and detail-oriented
Self-motivated, takes initiative, able to maintain strong working relationships
Knowledge of design theory, branding and visual communication
Comfortable with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canva, Slack & G Suite is a plus
Photography experience is a plus

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