Social Media Graphic Designer

Riverside, CA (On-site)

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Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end visual design for La Sierra University's digital channels, delivering platform-ready graphics and video thumbnails that harmonize with 'Change Your World' branding and drive traffic.

  • Lead design for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
  • Ensure ADA-compliant, mobile-first visuals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design platform-specific graphics for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
  • Ensure all visual elements align with the La Sierra University "Change Your World" 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.
  • Ability to manage projects from concept to completion.
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La Sierra University

Where Academic Investigation, Christian Faith, and Service to Others Unite.As members of the diverse La Sierra University community, we are committed to inquiry, learning, and service. Our community is rooted in the Christian gospel and Seventh-day Adventist values and ideals.OUR MISSION IS:TO SEEK truth, enlarging human understanding through scholarship;TO KNOW God, ourselves, and the world through reflection, instruction, and mentoring;TO SERVE others, contributing to the good of our local and global communities.We pursue this mission with excellence, integrity, compassion, and mutual respect.

Founded in 1922
Riverside, California, USA
808 employees (59 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
32K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
52.9%
Referral
4.4%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~808

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
5.5 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

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