What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Artist - Communications (part-time, non-CSULB student) position at Forty-Niner Shops?
Under the direction of the Graphics Supervisor, the Office & Administrative Support II-Graphic Artist creates designs for use by various media to explain or adorn printed or spoken word, ensuring that all design are consistent with the brand of the Beach Shops.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to make visually compelling content.
- Create and design various materials for digital and print mediums including, but not limited to, social media, web, newsletters, signage, flyers and posters.
- Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts that are appropriate for the desired messaging.
- Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with an eye for quality and accuracy
- Manage multiple projects within design specifications
- Implement feedback and changes provided by the Communications Manager and Supervisor.
- Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project, with an emphasis on communicating to the requested demographic.
- Create designs that meet ADA/ATI Accessibility Standards
- Performs other duties as assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the job.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Degree in Art, Communications, Marketing or a similar combination of experience and education is preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English both written and oral form.
- Must have experience and knowledge of graphic design software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Must have basic knowledge of PC, MAC and Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint.
- Must have knowledge of graphic design-specific equipment, procedures and printing.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions regarding safety procedures.
The job will require the employee to work in an office environment while working at a desk and viewing a computer screen for long periods of time. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and use office equipment within arm’s reach. Specific vision abilities are required, which may include close vision and ability to adjust focus. There will be time spent intermittently on their feet and moving around in a large building. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally minor production work for projects. The employee must comply with the University’s rules and regulations as well as the Beach Shops.
Work Environment:The employee is typically in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work content requires numerous regulatory and reporting deadlines on a consistent basis.
