Graphic Designer II
Marketing & Communications
Job # 523139

First Review Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #523139), Graphic Designer II, Marketing & Communications, Hiring Range: $3,977-$4,970/monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month pay plan, non-exempt, permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Marketing & Communications. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at

Position Summary: Cal Poly Humboldt’s Office of Marketing & Communications is seeking a creative graphic designer to be an integral part of our creative team. We are highly collaborative, and the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients about strategy and creative projects is essential. As part of a small and versatile marketing team, the designer will provide compelling graphic and multimedia design support and contribute to projects of various size and complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

60% - Design projects: Conceptualize and develop creative and compelling graphic design and multimedia support for university marketing efforts; preparing digital files for display, printing, and archiving; signage production and installation.

30% — Project management: Coordinate multi-part campaigns at the university level and for campus units; consult closely with campus clients to develop effective strategies and campaigns, present design ideas, and explain possible cost and effectiveness of different approaches; coordinate with clients, Marcom team, and vendors to ensure work is completed on time; serve as project lead when needed, providing guidance and direction to in-house creative team and others; general office and customer service support including logging and tracking orders in job database.

10% — Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently on multiple simultaneous projects in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven work environment
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Knowledge of offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, and multimedia
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and promptly with clients on all aspects of their projects
• Demonstrated ability to work well with creative team, and coordinate and collaborate on projects
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, students, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related and 2 years paid experience in graphic design, or 4 years paid experience in graphic design.
• Proficient with Apple computers and the Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Experience with building files for print or web, basic page layout, typography, Pantone color specification, digital photography, and manipulating vector graphics.
• Demonstrated proficiency and creative ability in producing digital design and printed pieces.
• Knowledge of offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, and multimedia, and pre-press skills including scanning, color corrections, digital photo manipulation, printing color-managed proofs, and pre-flight preparation of computer files.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Entry-level proficiency with variable data, database management, HTML, and/or web programming
• Experience with large-format printing and sign equipment
• Experience with video editing and motion graphics

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Link to a portfolio website or a minimum of 10 design samples emailed separately to careers@humboldt.edu
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignments, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

(If Designated) This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.” In reference to the full disclosure letter, please refer to HR 2010-08.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 0820

Publication Date: February 14, 2023