Graphic Designer

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

Under the general direction of the Director of External Communications and Annual Giving, this position is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing high-quality visual materials that support the university’s brand, communications, and marketing goals.

This position plays a key role in developing material directly related to fundraising and programming activities, including, but is not limited to: proposals, impact reports, event invitations, and other documents, to be used by University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) leadership. The Graphic Designer will also play an important role in maintaining the website and producing creative solutions for digital media, including website content and user experience elements.

The role of the University Development & Alumni Engagement Division (UDAE) is to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance support for Cal Poly. UDAE establishes and implements an overall advancement program, including coordinating fundraising, donor relations, gift processing, trust and endowment management, training and systems support for the donor database, and Cal Poly Foundation support and administration.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Ability to update and manage website content using a CMS (Content Management System).
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing marketing and/or communications strategies and campaigns.
• Working knowledge of responsive design principles, basic accessibility standards, and image optimization for web.
• Working knowledge of brand systems and ability to work within established visual guidelines.

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range:$65,940 - $77,256 Per Year

Classification Range: $62,136 - $90,516 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.

For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color,…