Marketing Graphic Designer

JobID: 541

Position Type:

Marketing/Graphic Designer

Date Posted:

10/28/2025

Location:

San Jose, CA

Job Title: Marketing Graphic Designer

Classification Title: Student Assistant III

Job Code/Grade: Hourly, Non-exempt

Department: Student Union Marketing

Supervisor: Marketing Supervisor

Location: Student Union Administration

The Student Union, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that manages and operates three major facilities at San José State University in downtown San José, California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building, the Provident Credit Union Event Center, and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority, faculty, and administrators.

Mission

The Student Union, Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development, growth, and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs, desired services, and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Student Marketing Graphic Designer assists with the design and execution of print material (e.g., advertisements, posters, brochures, flyers, etc.), as well as digital material, for the Student Union, Inc. facilities, programs, and services including the SU and SRAC as required.

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Assist with developing marketing strategy, promotions, and social media management.
• Assist with designing and preparing layouts for production of print and digital files for posters, flyers, advertisements, announcements, banners, logos, t-shirt designs, calendars, manuals, brochures, reports, forms, signs, presentation folders, mailers, and magazine/trade journal ads.
• Assist with conceptualizing, composing, designing, and delivering digital marketing media.
• Assist in editing, and developing website content.
• Retrieve and document user feedback for website improvement and enhancements.
• Interact with full-time staff, vendors, and outside contractors to aid in marketing materials.
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts, such as orientations, resource fairs, and outreach programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills - proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Macintosh Operating System or Windows 10. Familiarity with HTML & CSS a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to construct and design displays for presentations and distribution.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments on multiple projects while staying focused and on task.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The position works in a wide variety of environments including both a typical office as well as an outdoors and indoor facility program-oriented environment.
• The physical demands of this position are described below
• Sitting, walking, twisting, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and coordination (eye, hand, foot).
• Fall (Slip, Trip) Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking and playing surfaces.
• Weather Phenomena (Snow/Rain/Wind/Ice)
• Lifting and carrying, frequently 10-25lbs, occasionally 26-50lbs.
• In general, the position works a schedule based on business needs 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, may work evenings and weekends as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current matriculated student at SJSU.
• Must be able to show a diverse portfolio of previous work, 3-6 pieces for review during the interview process. This includes design and photography.
• Must have academic and practical knowledge; and/or experience in photography, typography, illustration, layout, and production for print, digital media, and web design.
• Must be trained on Integrated CSU Information Security and V-Pat compliance for all social media and media production for accessibility within the first month of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or plans to enroll in the Graphic Design BFA program is highly preferred.
• Current enrollment in Marketing, Business, or Communications is preferred.
• Employment for two semesters or more is highly preferred.

Minimum Hourly Salary: $ Maximum Hourly Salary: $22.75

• This position is non-exempt from the provisions of Section 1 of the California Industrial Welfare Commission Orders
• In general, the position works a schedule based on business needs and requires regular office hours
• When school is in session student assistant may work up to, but not in excess of 20 hours per week (among all concurrent positions)
• When classes are not in session (i.e. summer break) student assistant may work up to, but not in excess of 40 hours per week

Benefits

This position is employed through the Student Union at San Jose State University which offers employees to receive 40 hours of sick pay during the calendar year.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

The Student Union of San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Student Union and SJSU have a firm and unambiguous commitment to the active elimination of discrimination, and the affirmative recruitment of a diverse, multi-racial community of students, faculty and staff.

Background Check and Fingerprinting

Student Union employees are required to undergo and completed a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education, as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors and cash management will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also be applicable to volunteers depending on the work performed.

In some cases, the background check will include a credit check and/or a Department of Motor Vehicles check, as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable. All background checks are conducted through the Student Union third-party vendor, Accurate Background.

California State University (CSU) Learning & Development

Within the first month, all employees are required to complete the following compliance online training sessions through CSULearn, the University's employee training platform. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from

i.?Injury and Illness Prevention Program

ii.?Discrimination and Harassment for Supervisors/Non-Supervisors

iii.?Gender Equity and Title IX Prevention Program (Title IX)

iv.?Data Security and FERPA

v.?Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

All Student Union at San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.