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Social Media Graphic Designer

La Sierra University 🇺🇸 Riverside, California, United States of America

Onsite $34,972 - $34,972 Part-time Entry Level

The Social Media Graphic Designer will create platform-specific graphics for various social media channels and ensure all visual elements align with the university's brand messaging. The role also involves optimizing video thumbnails and implementing ADA-compliant design standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design platform-specific graphics for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
  • Ensure all visual elements align with the La Sierra University brand messaging and color palettes
  • Create clear Call-to-Action assets designed to drive traffic to the University’s website
  • Optimize video thumbnails for high Click-Through Rates (CTR) and design visual hooks for the first 3 seconds of vertical videos
  • Implement ADA-compliant design standards, including high-contrast text and CamelCase hashtag integration in graphics

Requirements

  • Current La Sierra University student
  • Strong interest in graphic design, storytelling, or digital media
  • Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of digital typography, color theory, and mobile-first design
  • Familiarity with social media content and best practices

Benefits

  • Gain hands-on experience translating the University’s visual identity across diverse digital platforms
  • Learn to design cohesive visual assets that drive enrollment and engagement
  • Build proficiency in professional tools like the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Master layouts, typography, and asset optimization
  • Develop the confidence to present concepts, accept constructive feedback, and iterate designs with deadlines

Key Skills

Graphic design Storytelling Digital media Adobe Creative Suite Canva Digital typography Color theory Mobile-first design Social media content Best practices Project management Collaboration Time management Attention to detail Creativity Problem-solving

About La Sierra University

La Sierra University is a university that values academic and spiritual growth, and is seeking a Graphic Designer to help define its online aesthetic.

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