Iowa Staffing is hiring: Graphic Designer II - Extension and Outreach in Ames

Graphic Designer II - Extension and Outreach

Position Title: Graphic Designer II - Extension and Outreach Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in professional graphic design, including print and digital media. Strong understanding of branding, accessibility, and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Express template development). HTML and coding experience. Photography experience.

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the visual identity of a purpose-driven organization that makes a difference across Iowa? Are you excited to design high-impact print and digital materials that educate, inspire, and connect? If so, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking a creative, collaborative, and strategic Graphic Designer II to join our Advancement team! This role leads the design and visual identity for a wide range of high-impact projects that support our mission to serve Iowans through education and outreach. As a key member of our creative team, you will develop compelling print and digital content for strategic communications and marketing pieces, organizational branding projects, large-scale events, marketing campaigns, and strategic initiatives. You'll collaborate with colleagues across the university and state to ensure brand cohesion and deliver high-quality, accessible design solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the visual design for the organization's strategic communications and branding, major campaigns and events. Develop print and e-accessible digital materials such as templates, brochures, ads, mailers, displays, and signage.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to brainstorm and plan creative solutions. Provide design consultation for web, social media, branding, and photography projects.
• Educate staff on branding, accessibility, and design best practices. Deliver in-person and virtual training sessions and coach design staff as needed.
• Support team efficiency through process improvement, file organization, and ongoing professional development.
• Mentor student interns, coordinate with the College of Design, and support their professional growth.
• Capture and prepare visual content for marketing and web use. Assist with video shoots and provide art direction.
• Contribute to organizational design strategy and participate in strategic planning discussions.

The successful candidate for this position will have excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. Occasional travel will be involved at times in this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Join Us?

At ISU Extension and Outreach, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values creativity, innovation, and service. You'll work on meaningful projects that make a difference across Iowa and beyond.

Level Guidelines

Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals. Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems. Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests. May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff. May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity. Provides guidance to students.

Appointment Type

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS807

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.