Assistant Designer Jobs in Merced, CA (NOW HIRING)

• Design flyers, posters, social media graphics, newsletters, digital signage, and other promotional materials.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Canva to create visually appealing content.
• Assist in developing and scheduling content across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines and visual identity standards.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative marketing campaigns for events and programs.
• Provide photography or videography support at events as needed.
• Help manage analytics and engagement metrics for marketing efforts and suggest improvements.
• Organize and archive digital assets and design files for easy access and reuse.
• Assist with website content updates, event calendars, and email marketing efforts.
• Support department with marketing and promotion of signature events.
• Support with department tabling and outreach activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Demonstrates experience using Canva to create digital and print marketing materials.
• Familiarity with managing content for social media platforms.
• Demonstrates strong visual design skills and a keen eye for layout, color, and typography.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to take creative direction and feedback.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates experience with video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools).
• Demonstrates basic understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and digital analytics.
• Demonstrates experience with photography and/or photo editing.

• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at  https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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