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. You’ll work on a wide variety of print, wide-format, mailing, and creative projects from concept through production. Working within established workflows and guidelines, you’ll 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 university’s academic, research, and outreach missions by providing high quality print and design services. The department’s mission is to efficiently meet Iowa State’s 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 employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. 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. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. 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. Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub. By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. 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. 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.

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