Graphic Designer, Integrated College Communications (Graphic Designer II) - Strategic Marketing & Communications

**SF State Internal Applicants Only**

Working Title

Graphic Designer, Integrated College Communications

SF State University

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Department

Strategic Marketing and Communications

Appointment Type

This is a one-year probationary position.

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5,715.00 - $6,350.00 Per Month ($68,580.00 - $76,200.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Graphic Designer serves as a key member of Strategic Marketing and Communications’ (SMC) Integrated College Communications team, producing a wide range of web, print, and photographic content to advance the communications strategies of the university’s colleges. Reporting to the Director of Integrated College Communications, the Graphic Designer works closely with university colleges and departments to understand and fulfill their visual communications needs, ensuring that all visual materials align with the university’s brand standards and strategic priorities. This position requires a high level of independent judgment, creativity, technical skill, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams, impacting students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and the broader public.

Position Information

Digital Design and Asset Creation

• Lead high-priority design projects independently, while also participating in planning meetings, offering creative direction, and managing project timelines.
• Collaborate with academic colleges and other stakeholders to understand their design needs and deliver visual assets that support strategic goals.
• Design digital graphics for web, email, social media, and other online platforms in alignment with university brand standards.
• Create and maintain Canva templates for use by university departments and partners.
• Participate in campus-wide communicator groups and mailing lists to stay aligned with broader messaging strategies.
• Coordinate with writers, photographers, and web developers to produce cohesive, on-brand digital content.
• Ensure digital assets are optimized for accessibility and responsive design across all devices.
• Organize and manage a library of design files and templates to support efficiency and consistency.

Print Design

• Provide design guidance to college and departmental stakeholders on print and outreach materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure all designs reflect and support SF State’s mission, values, and key initiatives.
• Uphold a consistent visual identity by following brand guidelines while introducing innovative design approaches.
• Design print materials including brochures, flyers, posters, reports, signage, and event collateral.
• Prepare press-ready files and coordinate with print vendors to ensure quality production and timely d