Top 37 Design Jobs in Ames, Ia

Graphic Designer
State of Iowa —Ames, IA
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CAD Designer
WesTech Engineering, LLC —Ames, IA
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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INTERIOR DESIGNER
STOREY KENWORTHY —Ames, IA
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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FBBC&TS —Ankeny, IA
- Email
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
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Project Coordinator
Saltech Systems —Ames, IA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Software Designer - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Ankeny, IA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Web Content Specialist - Temporary
Iowa State University —Ames, IA
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
4d
Senior Visual Media Designer
Casey's —Ankeny, IA
- $75,800 - $99,500 a year
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
13d
Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater
Bolton & Menk, Inc —Ames, IA
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Flexible schedule
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Lecturer for Interior Design
Iowa State University —Ames, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Architectural Designer
Caliber Company —Ankeny, IA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
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Kitchen Designer
Home Depot —Ankeny, IA
- Entry level
Hydraulics Design Engineer
RFA Engineering —Ankeny, IA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Work Study - Design Lab & Social Media Supervisor
Des Moines Area Community College —Ankeny, IA
- $12.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
10d
National Master Bench Jeweler
Dana Augustine, Inc. —United States
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Graphic Designer

State of Iowa -
Ames, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Web accessibility
Public Relations
Basic graphic design principles
ADA accessibility regulations
Bachelor's degree in communications
Communication accessibility accommodations
Graphic design branding
Advertising material design projects
Brochures
Public speaking
Bachelor's degree in public relations
Mid-level
Cartographic publications
Bachelor's degree in journalism
Schedule management
Managing design projects
Infographic graphic design
Graphic design software
Typography design for media
Content development
Geospatial data visualization
Video storytelling
Graphic Design
Journalism
Organizational skills
Communications
Professional art or design
Print publication design projects
1 year
Achieving project delivery timelines

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Job Description

Bring your creative energy to a role where your design skills make an impact. As a Graphic Designer on the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of the Director team, you’ll help shape eye-catching communication pieces that connect with audiences across the state.

Join us as our next Information Specialist 2!

This role is essential in helping Iowans understand the work we do. You’ll produce high-quality visual communication materials, both print and digital, that enhance transparency, public engagement, and agency brand identity. Through these communications, you will uphold our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation and will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

As a Graphic Designer (Information Specialist 2), your work will span a variety of creative and communication services, including, but not limited to:

Create engaging print and digital materials, such as brochures, reports, infographics, maps, and online graphics, that help the public understand Iowa DOT projects and initiatives.
Partner with internal teams to learn their communication goals and develop creative solutions that connect with the right audiences.
Lead multiple design and communication projects at once by organizing timelines, balancing priorities, and ensuring on-time delivery.
Ensure every communication product is easy to understand, visually consistent, accessible to all Iowans (ADA), and aligned with agency branding.
Prepare polished, production-ready files and collaborate with printers, vendors, photographers, and contractors to bring projects to life.
Stay current with design tools, creative trends, and accessibility best practices to keep improving how we share information with the public.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Experience in video production, editing, and animation a plus
Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling abilities
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple ? deadlines

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: [email protected]

Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications and experience equal to two years of full-time work planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking.

2) All of the following (a and b):

a. Two years of full-time work experience in planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking; and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of fulltime experience.

3) Number two above, where twenty-four semester hours of postgraduate coursework in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required full-time work experience.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 18 months of full-time work as an Information Specialist 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Some agencies may require applicants to present a portfolio of writing, layout, or other public relations efforts to demonstrate past experience and training.

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