Student Art Director

Associated Students • Long Beach, CA

15h • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Art Director is responsible for formatting the art and design of the feature spread and cover of the publication. This role also involves overseeing the work of volunteer graphic designers and artists, ensuring a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing final product.

Requirements

• Must have at least one year of journalism-related or art experience.
• Must be enrolled in a related discipline (journalism, art, design, etc.).
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and In Design software.
• Must be an excellent artist who also understands the intricacies and legalities of publishing such as grammar, punctuation, writing technique/ styles, slander, libel, and newspaper layout etc.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign software.
• Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Nice To Haves

• Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Student Managing Editor and Student Editor-in-Chief to coordinate a theme or concept for the cover and feature spread that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
• Does in-house graphic design work, or delegates the work to graphic designers, illustrators, or photographers.
• Assists with the initial training and advising of all section editors in programs in the Adobe Suite and 22 West Magazine design procedures.
• Attends all weekly meetings of the 22 West Magazine management staff, and general staff meetings as required.
• Coordinates special projects as agreed upon with the Student Editor-in-Chief and Student Media Manager.
• Attend biweekly all staff meetings as required.
• Prepare the department report for weekly meeting with 22 West Media Student Leads.
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed