San Diego State University is hiring: Web Designer in San Diego

Web Designer
Priority consideration deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026. Compensation: $26.44 - $29.80 Hourly

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Graphics Manager, the A.S. Web Designer designs user-friendly, visually engaging websites and web page layouts that support Associated Students' programs, services and communications. Working collaboratively, the Web Designer develops and/or coordinates the development of a wide range of web pages, involving a variety of integrated steps and processes, and requiring extensive knowledge of specialized, multi-faceted design concepts and media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Functions

Conceptualizes, plans, designs and produces user-centric web pages with high attention to detail on a Mac platform using industry-standard software and languages.

Responsible for maintaining all web pages and files, making corrections and updates as needed, and ensuring all A.S. websites and published files are ADA compliant

Designs and develops responsive, accessible websites using development tools and languages consistent with modern UI/UX and web development best practices

Creates wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes, appropriate to project requirements

Collaborates with designers and developers to ensure visually accurate and high-quality implementation of approved designs, prototypes, and branding guidelines

Maintains, updates, and troubleshoots existing web pages and web-based tools as needed

Responsible for implementing functional, standards-compliant code that performs across devices and browsers

Optimizes web pages and web files for speed, SEO performance, and best practices in caching, image handling, and asset loading

Applies established web security principles to prevent vulnerabilities and protect user data

Collaborates on the design and implementation of database-driven features, including building and modifying CMS, writing mySQL queries, integrating with PHP-based systems, and ensuring secure, optimized data handling

Designs and creates optimized custom CMS, queries, database integration and output pages ensuring secure optimized data handling to support department and programs needs

Conducts accessibility and quality assurance testing using browser tools, diagnostic software, and manual review to validate functionality, compliance and usability

Designs, manages, and builds optimized HTML emails for A.S. communications, ensuring consistent rendering across major email clients and devices, as needed

Produces proofs and coordinates proofing with appropriate A.S. staff, in conjunction with the Graphics Manager

Provides oversight of the Graphics Department in the absence of the Graphics Manager and Graphics Specialist

Assists in conceptualizing, planning, designing, and producing a wide range of specialized print and/or illustrative material, as needed, using the Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite

Participates actively in production and marketing planning group sessions and meetings

Assists the department with special tasks and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certificate from accredited Graphics Vocational program or AA Design degree from accredited Community College required

Experience:

Two years of experience in website design and maintenance required

Two years experience in HTML/CSS, Javascript, UI/UX design and interactive prototyping software required

Trainings (Must be completed within 30 days of hire):

Anti-Harassment Training for Supervisors

Workplace Violence Prevention

Data Security & Privacy

Gender Awareness Training

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Must professionally represent Associated Students and San Diego State University at all times

Must be able to successfully fulfill the Essential Duties of this job description and meet performance expectations

Must be able to perform a high level of customer service in a diverse and constantly changing environment

Demonstrated success in mentoring work teams of diverse functions, complying with organizational policies and procedures and supporting change within an organization

Commitment to values of diversity, multi-culturalism, and higher education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent understanding of the entire web development process

Strong UI/UX skills, with the ability to create intuitive, accessible, and visually polished interfaces

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality control

Knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, Apache, HTML5 and mySQL

Knowledge of accessibility diagnostic software knowledge desirable.

Thorough knowledge of website structure

Ability to design, create and maintain web pages

Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma on a Mac platform

Knowledge of the graphic production methods, design concepts and printing processes

Ability to effectively analyze verbal and written instructions

Ability to receive and accept design feedback while working cooperatively to produce the final product

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a regular, full-time position with expected hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours and days.

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.

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking around campus. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

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.

This position requires the individual to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. This person will also spend time filing and have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time, including banker boxes and files.

Physical requirements include talking, listening, sitting, standing, walking, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, use of office equipment including but not limited to computers, scanners, printers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, corrected vision, and hearing to standard range.

RELATIONSHIPS
Inside the Organization:

Reports to the Graphics Manager

Works with A.S. staff including Managers, Promotional Coordinators, etc.

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY
Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Grade 4

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position.

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