What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Work Study- Graphics Designer position at Academy of Art University?
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Federal Work Study Graphics Designer will assist the Game Department manager with any department graphics need, and support with daily administrative operations within the Game Department to include supporting students, faculty and administrative functions.
This Federal Work Study position will support the department by developing visual concepts to showcase various department events, notifications, info graphics, class announcements, etc for both print and digital medians. The position will also be involved in the behind the scenes of the Department administrative tasks, as well as assisting students or faculty. Lastly, this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study student's educational program or vocational goals by providing opportunities for the Graphics Designer to increase their skills with exposure to creating visual concepts, customer service skills, and administrative skills.
Responsibilities :
Create and update Department Posters / / Signs / Info Graphics as needed
Greet any walk-in student or faculty questions
Responding to reception emails from students and instructors to support with calendar scheduling for students / staff and any questions that come in.
Update various department spreadsheets for tracking various department curriculum updates, semester projects or other as needed
Put up / update signage, displays and exhibits, when needed (ex. Spring Show). Cutting / hanging artwork as needed - such as during Spring Show periods.
Facilities support to keeping 8th floor exhibition ready- checking the building for maintenance issues, outdated and / or damaged signs, damaged flyers, trash, etc.
Qualifications :
Have successfully completed at least 2 semesters of classes
Must upload / submit resume and portfolio of your graphic design skill set.
Basic computer skills
Proficiency with Photoshop
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Attention to detail and self-motivation and initiative to problem solving
Able to work effectively independently and in team-based settings
Have a friendly and professional demeanor.
Be team-oriented and solutions-oriented.
Excellent written, verbal, communication and customer service skills
Required Major(s) :
Graphic Design or UI UX required
Required Academic Year :
Sophomore or above is required
Location : 180 New Montgomery
Reports to :
Celine Piña, Department Manager, School of Game Development and the School of Music
Pay Rate : 18.67 per hour
Work Schedule : Up to 20 hrs / week
Anytime during Mon - Fri : 9AM - 5PM PT
Application Deadline : February 17, 2025
- Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and / or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.
Salary : $19
