GENERAL STATEMENT

The Student Art Director formats the art and design of the feature spread and cover and oversees the work of the volunteer graphic designers and artists. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Works with the Student Managing Editor and Student Editor-in-Chief to coordinate a theme or concept for the cover and feature spread that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. \

2. Does in-house graphic design work, or delegates the work to graphic designers, illustrators, or photographers. 

3. Assists with the initial training and advising of all section editors in programs in the Adobe Suite and 22 West Magazine design procedures. 

4. Attends all weekly meetings of the 22 West Magazine management staff, and general staff meetings as required. 

5. Coordinates special projects as agreed upon with the Student Editor-in-Chief and Student Media Manager. 

6. Attend biweekly all staff meetings as required. 

7. Prepare the department report for weekly meeting with 22 West Media Student Leads.  

8. Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Must have at least one year of journalism-related or art experience and be enrolled in related discipline (journalism, art, design, etc.). Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and In Design software. Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred. Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Knowledge and Abilities

Must be an excellent artist who also understands the intricacies and legalities of publishing such as grammar, punctuation, writing technique/ styles, slander, libel, and newspaper layout etc. The right candidate will possess proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign software. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Schedule

This position is a temporary, one academic-year appointment aligned with the CSULB academic calendar. The work schedule generally follows standard business hours. Scheduled hours may fluctuate depending on departmental needs. Occasional evening and weekend support is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk or computer workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is frequently required to stand and be able to talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.