Student Art Director - 22 West Magazine at undefined

This is a temporary position expected to last through Spring 2026.

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  

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. 

6. Attend biweekly all staff meeting as required. 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Education and Experience 

• Enrollment in related discipline (Journalism, Communications, English, Art, Design etc.) at least one year experience preferred. 
• Previous involvement with the 22 West Magazine is preferred. 
• Must have at least one year of journalism-related or art experience and be enrolled in related discipline (journalism, art, design, etc.). Requires above average expertise and experience in Adobe Creative Suite and In Design software. Involvement 22 West Magazine the previous year preferred but not required. Must be concurrently enrolled at CSULB in six or more undergraduate units (3 or more graduate units) with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.  

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.   

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 that must be met by an employee encounter 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.