Graphic Designer I
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Graphic Designer IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred 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 stores 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:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application 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 or call or Toll Free: 1-.
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 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17984
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Adobe Acrobat
- HTML5
- Layout Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Web Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDraw
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
