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Ames, IAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id:
R18582## Position Title:Graphic Designer I## Job Group:Professional & Scientific## Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree## Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
Experience working within a higher education institution
Internship or professional experience designing for an in-house brand
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud## Job Description:**Summary**Iowa State University’s College of Design is seeking a **Graphic Designer** I to play a key role in promoting the college and its initiatives. This position will create visual solutions to communicate programs, events, news, and services. The graphic designer will prepare a variety of skilled design and layout work in preparation of posters, exhibits, advertisements, slides, brochures, books, marketing collateral, newsletters, social media content, digital signage, and flyers using various production techniques, which will include computer graphic systems and software.The ideal candidate is open to feedback and receptive to art direction, bringing creative solutions that effectively connect with intended audiences. They manage time well, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with stakeholders. They also demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, allowing them to adapt their approach and develop solutions that best meet project needs.**Example of Duties**• Performs preparatory work such as layout, design, and production activities to produce quality graphic-design artwork.• Uses knowledge of current graphic design equipment, tools, and techniques.• Contributes to the development and implementation of marketing plans.• Supports marketing efforts with a broad range of creative design work that may include graphic arts, copywriting, photography, videography, and sound.• Engages in customer and economic analysis, market testing, advertising, and market research.• May contact in-house or outside vendors to verify print specifications.• May supervise students.**Level Guidelines**• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students## Appointment Type:Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:Full time## Pay Grade:PS806## 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.
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## Original Posting Date:February 9, 2026## Posting Close Date:February 16, 2026## Job Requisition Number:R18582By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible,
attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensiveland-grantmission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.General ISU compensation information can be found on the
website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ames, IAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id:
R18582## Position Title:Graphic Designer I## Job Group:Professional & Scientific## Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree## Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
Experience working within a higher education institution
Internship or professional experience designing for an in-house brand
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud## Job Description:**Summary**Iowa State University’s College of Design is seeking a **Graphic Designer** I to play a key role in promoting the college and its initiatives. This position will create visual solutions to communicate programs, events, news, and services. The graphic designer will prepare a variety of skilled design and layout work in preparation of posters, exhibits, advertisements, slides, brochures, books, marketing collateral, newsletters, social media content, digital signage, and flyers using various production techniques, which will include computer graphic systems and software.The ideal candidate is open to feedback and receptive to art direction, bringing creative solutions that effectively connect with intended audiences. They manage time well, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with stakeholders. They also demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, allowing them to adapt their approach and develop solutions that best meet project needs.**Example of Duties**• Performs preparatory work such as layout, design, and production activities to produce quality graphic-design artwork.• Uses knowledge of current graphic design equipment, tools, and techniques.• Contributes to the development and implementation of marketing plans.• Supports marketing efforts with a broad range of creative design work that may include graphic arts, copywriting, photography, videography, and sound.• Engages in customer and economic analysis, market testing, advertising, and market research.• May contact in-house or outside vendors to verify print specifications.• May supervise students.**Level Guidelines**• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students## Appointment Type:Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:Full time## Pay Grade:PS806## 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.
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## Original Posting Date:February 9, 2026## Posting Close Date:February 16, 2026## Job Requisition Number:R18582By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible,
attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensiveland-grantmission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.General ISU compensation information can be found on the
website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr