Associate Designer jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the CENG Director of Marking and Communication, this part-time position is responsible for carrying out various components of the marketing and communications program. Specifically, this position is responsible for taking, designing and developing photographic, visual images and digital assets needed for publications and electronic venues; serving as a CENG graphic designer; coordinating with vendors; and serving as a graphics and marketing consultant with the director, to support the College and departments.

Department Summary

The CENG Marketing and Communication team members work in collaboration with each other, sharing ideas and innovations with respect to the marketing and communication goals of the college, to coordinate and implement strategic initiatives, and support each other to ensure the success of the college communication plan.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge or ability to quickly gain knowledge of applicable graphic design software and applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Bridge from the Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of graphics design, as well as the artistic and technical skills necessary to produce visually and emotionally appealing publications, brochures, and images.
• Ability to plan and coordinate graphic art communications projects.
• Ability to consult and communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students and to understand their needs.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in the field of graphic design, fine arts, or a related field, and one year of design experience. Additional qualifying technical experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $26,250 - $32,500 annually based on a 20 hour work week

Classification Range: $48,696 - $82,596 annually based on a 40 hour work week

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

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.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.