Graphic Designer I bei Iowa State University

Position Title:

Graphic Designer I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Premiere Pro).

Experience with web content management systems or e-commerce platforms (such as NetSuite).

Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Klaviyo, Constant Contact, MailChimp).

Experience with brand and identity development.

Product photography and video editing experience.

Retail or e-commerce design experience.

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for digital design and troubleshooting.

Job Description:

Summary

The Iowa State University Book Store is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer I to join our Marketing and Event team. This position is responsible for designing engaging print and digital materials that support the store’s retail, web, and event marketing initiatives. The Graphic Designer will develop promotional content for email, web, social media, in-store signage, and advertising campaigns while ensuring alignment with the Iowa State University brand.

The ideal candidate will have strong design skills, an eye for cohesive retail branding, and experience producing content for both print and digital platforms. This role offers the opportunity to bring creative ideas to life through design that enhances customer engagement and drives sales, while providing limited supervisory support during store-wide events and on a rotating weekend schedule (approximately 3 times per semester). The Iowa State University Book Store supports work-life balance by providing schedule accommodations when assigned weekend shifts. Adaptability and willingness to contribute to a team-oriented, fast-paced retail environment is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong creative and visual design skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge of photography, video editing, and digital publishing tools.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and web content best practices.
• Ability to interpret analytics data to understand customer behavior and engagement.
• Adaptability and willingness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.

 

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

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.

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 2, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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

Original Posting Date:

October 20, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17984

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