social media and graphic design

smc career services center

SMC Design

How can we create content that will better reach perspective, current, and graduated Santa Monica College students when sharing career services related information?

Year
March 2021 - Present
(8 months)
tools
Canva, Buffer
Later, Notion, Youtube
role
Graphic Designer
Social Media Manager
Content Creator
deliverables
Social Media Graphics
Pitch Deck
Project Management System

challenge

the problem

How can we create content that will better reach perspective, current, and graduated Santa Monica College students when sharing career services related information?

our solution

Create a brand style guide to streamline content, setup task management system between student worker/supervisors, automate scheduling, and track analytics to better curate engagement strategies.

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Brand Style Guide

When I was onboarded to the SMC Career Services Center, I noticed a lack of unified branding. One of my goals was to create a brand style guide to streamline future content, create a stronger brand image to the students, and to prepare for the next student hand-off when I graduate. (I can't keep running this account after I leave because its for student workers 🀠) After talking with my supervisor, we felt that the brand style should be representative of the services offered and be redesigned with modern visual elements that catch people's eyes. Below is the style guide I created. ‍

Project Management

Another goal I had after joining the team was creating a task management system that lived on a database where we we could keep track of:

  • Login information
  • Meeting notes
  • Social media requests
  • Other to do's
  • Hashtag strategy
  • Idea Bank/Inspiration

Selected Social Media Designs

Demonstrated below are a few social media mockups with some of the designs I have created over the course of the internship.

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Beacons.ai

I was in charge of redesigning SMC Career Services Center's beacons.ai which is an is a mobile website builder for creators on Instagram and TikTok

I updated icon images, layout, background, and links.

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Future Plans

My plan is to continue developing the brand image and engagement strategy for the SMC Career Services Center. I have learned a lot about social media management and marketing since starting the internship, and am looking forward to create a legacy for the next student worker to continue. Outside of the social media graphics, I also work closely with counselors and my supervisor to create student materials, job-round up posts, and video content.

selected projects

case studies

ux design / Product design
How might we empower the next generation of BIPOC learners feel like they belong in professional settings?
Snap Circle
graphic design / product design
Various digital design projects made during the 2021 Snap Academies.
Snap Design Academy
ux / Product design
How might we solve LAX traveler's emotional need for safety and
security during COVID-19?
Me-Kit
product design
An exploration in cultural identity and functional furniture design, Gorstohl aims at creating purpose in sitting.
Gorstohl
ux design / project management
Can we save the planet playing
video games?
Ecolution