Marketing Graphic Designer

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Marketing

Job Summary

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 StudentUnion Inc. functions as part of the StudentAffairs Divisionon 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: $20.00 - 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 Universitys employee training platform. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from

and Illness Prevention Program
and Harassment for Supervisors/Non-Supervisors
Equity and Title IX Prevention Program (Title IX)
Security and FERPA
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.

Position Type:Marketing/Graphic DesignerDate Posted:10/28/2025Location:San Jose CAJob 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 Administr...