Web Designer

Associated Students, San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The A.S. Web Designer designs user-friendly, visually engaging websites and web page layouts that support Associated Students' programs, services, and communications. Under the general supervision of the Graphics Manager, the role involves coordinating and developing a wide range of web pages through specialized design processes. The position also maintains websites and published files, ensures accessibility and quality, and collaborates with staff on digital and print projects. The Web Designer works on a Mac platform using industry-standard software and languages. Responsibilities include creating responsive websites, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, database-driven features, and optimized HTML emails; maintaining existing pages and web-based tools; and testing functionality, accessibility, performance, and security. The role may also assist with print and illustrative materials and provide oversight of the Graphics Department when the Graphics Manager and Graphics Specialist are absent. This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours and days. The work is generally performed in an office environment and is mostly sedentary, though standing and walking around campus may be required. A satisfactory background check is required before an offer can be made.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate from an accredited graphics vocational program or an AA Design degree from an accredited community college.
Two years of experience in website design and maintenance.
Two years of experience in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, UI/UX design, and interactive prototyping software.
Excellent understanding of the entire web development process.
Strong UI/UX skills and ability to create intuitive, accessible, visually polished interfaces.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
Knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, Apache, HTML5, and MySQL.
Thorough knowledge of website structure and ability to design, create, and maintain web pages.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma on a Mac platform.
Knowledge of graphic production methods, design concepts, and printing processes.
Ability to analyze verbal and written instructions effectively.
Ability to accept design feedback and work cooperatively toward the final product.
Ability to fulfill the essential duties and performance expectations of the position.
Commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and higher education.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, before an offer can be made.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accessibility diagnostic software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce user-centered web pages using a Mac platform and industry-standard software and languages.
Maintain web pages and files, make corrections and updates, and ensure A.S. websites and published files are ADA compliant.
Design and develop responsive, accessible websites using modern UI/UX and web development best practices.
Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes based on project requirements.
Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure approved designs, prototypes, and branding guidelines are implemented accurately and to a high standard.
Maintain, update, and troubleshoot existing web pages and web-based tools.
Implement functional, standards-compliant code that performs across devices and browsers.
Optimize web pages and files for speed, SEO performance, caching, image handling, and asset loading.
Apply web security principles to prevent vulnerabilities and protect user data.
Collaborate on database-driven features, including CMS development and modification, MySQL queries, and integration with PHP-based systems, ensuring secure and optimized data handling.
Design and create optimized custom CMS, queries, database integrations, and output pages to support department and program needs.
Conduct accessibility and quality assurance testing using browser tools, diagnostic software, and manual review.
Design, manage, and build optimized HTML emails for A.S. communications, ensuring consistent rendering across major email clients and devices, as needed.
Produce proofs and coordinate proofing with appropriate A.S. staff in conjunction with the Graphics Manager.
Provide oversight of the Graphics Department when the Graphics Manager and Graphics Specialist are absent.
Assist with conceptualizing, planning, designing, and producing specialized print and illustrative materials as needed, using the Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite.
Participate in production and marketing planning sessions and meetings.
Assist the department with special tasks and projects as assigned.
Complete required trainings within 30 days of hire: Anti-Harassment Training for Supervisors, Workplace Violence Prevention, Data Security & Privacy, and Gender Awareness Training.
Professionally represent Associated Students and San Diego State University and provide customer service in a diverse, changing environment.
Mentor work teams of diverse functions, comply with organizational policies and procedures, and support organizational change.