Associated Students, Inc. at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a non-profit corporation focused on student engagement and support. The Junior Designer Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Junior Designer needs within the ASI Marketing, Design, and Public Relations department, ensuring design standards are maintained and projects are managed efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Adapts and prepares designs for print, social media, and digital applications
- Assist in photography selection and manipulation, including masking, resizing, recoloring, etc
- Assist with developing original marketing assets
- Assist with design updates and edits
- Prepare mockups for merchandise and production needs
- Prepares artwork for proofing and production
- Maintains and encourages proper application of ASI’s visual brand identity
- Work with Production team to resolve production artwork issues
- Provide creative insight for projects related to print, experiential, environmental, social media, and digital media
- Prepares artwork for presentations and pitches
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assists in interviewing, onboarding, and training new staff
- Maintain organizational file structure for all design related files
- Communicate with requestors, clients, and senior designers to complete projects
- Participate in and occasionally lead team meetings
- Manages the Junior Designers’ schedules
- Provides customer service to clients in need of graphic design
- Prepares Junior Design Team weekly meeting agendas and documents meetings
- Take part in regular professional development trainings
- Assist in the development of training and learning modules
- Responsible for managing and assigning projects to the Junior Designers
- Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Junior Designers
- Responsible for reviewing and approving timecards
- Assists Design Coordinator with various projects
- Work closely with Senior Designers and Junior Designers to complete assignments
- Provides administrative support
- Assist in providing performance reviews for the Junior Designers
- Assist in providing consultation with clients and offering creative design solutions
- Collaborates directly with the Production, Operations, and Brand Ambassador teams on producing print and other assets for all in-house creative requests
Skills
- Six months of supervisory experience preferred
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
- Experience in the creation of graphic design (either client or academic based) a plus
- Ability to work in a cross-platform environment (MAC and PC)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet and other computer applications in use
- Ability to successfully complete tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain professional work conduct
- Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations
- Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
- Ability to lead and mentor others
- Sharp attention to detail
- Ability to manage time in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to provide friendly and pleasant customer-oriented service
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
- Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)
- Preferred to have completed or to be enrolled in the following classes: VCD 1311A Foundations in Drawing 1, VCD 1321A Foundations in 2D Design, VCD 1341A Foundations in 4D Design, VCD 1312A Foundations in Drawing 2, VCD 1331A - Foundations in 3D Design, VCD 1351A - Foundations in 5D Design
- Skilled in traditional illustration media, 3D, and/or photography a plus
Company Overview
Associated Students, Inc. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in Pomona, CA, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://asi.cpp.edu/.