Graphic Design Assistant II

Position Title:

Graphic Design Assistant II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Job Description:

Printing Services is seeking a Prepress & Print Design Technician II (Graphic Design Assistant II) to join our creative fast-paced printing environment. This position combines graphic design prepress variable-data production department marketing and webstore support including the development of dynamic product templates for online ordering. Youll work on a wide variety of print wide-format mailing and creative projects from concept through production.

Working within established workflows and guidelines youll independently resolve prepress issues and collaborate with customers customer relations staff and production teams to ensure files are accurate consistent and properly prepared for efficient downstream production.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a printing services environment
Experience working in a higher education environment
Experience with print prepress software for digital and wide-format print production
Experience with promotional and marketing materials
Experience with mail list processing and variable-data printing workflows
Experience with web-to-print online ordering or digital storefront platforms for print services

About the Department:

Do you enjoy a dynamic work environment where every day brings new projects and technical challenges Are you interested in hands on work that supports meaningful communication across a large and diverse campus community

Printing Services at Iowa State University plays a critical role in supporting the universitys academic research and outreach missions by providing high quality print and design services. The departments mission is to efficiently meet Iowa States core printing needs while delivering reliable cost effective solutions with prompt turnaround times and top quality results.

Printing Services combines technical expertise in prepress production and finishing with a strong focus on accuracy accessibility and consistency. As part of an integrated communications workflow the department supports emerging digital print solutions helping translate the knowledge and messaging of Iowa State University into effective visual communications for campus partners and the broader Iowa community.

Team members work closely with production staff customer-facing colleagues and clients across campus in a collaborative service oriented environment where precision problem solving and continuous improvement are valued.

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.

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 October 25 2026.

Why Choose Iowa State University
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

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Original Posting Date:

October 16 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R20091

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. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Required Experience:

Junior IC