Graphic Designer I

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.

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.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• 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.

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:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• 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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date: October 20, 2025

Job Requisition Number: R17984

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.