Graphic Designer

Position Title

Graphic Designer I

Professional & Scientific

Bachelor’s degree

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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

Regular

12 Month Work Period

Full time

PS806

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

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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

February 9, 2026

February 16, 2026

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