Graphic Design & Workflow Automation

Allegra Marketing - Des Moines, IA; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegra Marketing in Des Moines, IA seeks a Graphic Design & Workflow Technician for Urbandale on-site. This full-time role creates and adapts graphic designs for print and digital materials, prepares files for production, and ensures artwork meets technical and brand standards.

You will collaborate with account and production teams, review tickets, set up layouts, run preflight checks, and troubleshoot workflow issues.

Qualifications

• Strong technical drawing and visualization skills to translate concepts into production-ready graphics.
• Effective communication to collaborate with internal teams and clients and provide status updates.
• Experience or interest in using Anthropic Claude tools to streamline processes.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for print and digital production.
• Attention to detail in prepress, color management, and file preparation for multiple formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in production.
• Associate’s degree or higher in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in print, signage, or marketing production environments preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and adapt graphic designs for print and digital materials and prepare files for production.
• Review job tickets, set up layouts, perform preflight checks, and troubleshoot file/workflow issues.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries and update templates.
• Collaborate with account and production teams to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Use Adobe tools, technical tools and AI to support end-to-end workflow from concept to finished output.

Skills

Technical drawing

Visualization

Communication skills

Claude tools

Adobe CC experience

Prepress & color management

Project management

Deadline-oriented

Education

Associate degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Company Description

Allegra Marketing in Des Moines, IA is a local, full-service provider of print and digital marketing solutions focused on helping organizations reach key audiences through the right mix of channels. The team emphasizes client-centered service, offering integrated strategies that can include print, mail, design, web, and signage. Allegra combines the expertise of its award-winning local professionals with the shared knowledge of nearly 250 sister companies nationwide. This network enables access to proven marketing approaches and a wide range of creative and technical resources. Applicants can expect to work in a collaborative environment that values practical solutions and measurable results.

Role Description

The Graphic Design & Workflow Technician is a full-time, on-site role located in Urbandale, IA. This position is responsible for creating and adapting graphic designs for print and digital materials, preparing files for production, and ensuring that artwork meets technical and brand standards. Daily tasks include collaborating with account and production teams, reviewing job tickets, setting up layouts, performing preflight checks, and troubleshooting file or workflow issues. The role also involves maintaining organized digital asset libraries, updating templates, and optimizing processes to improve production efficiency. The technician will use Adobe tools, technical tools and AI to support smooth end-to-end workflow from customer concept through finished output.

Qualifications

• Strong technical drawing and visualization skills to interpret and translate concepts into precise, production-ready graphics.


• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and clients, clarify requirements, and provide clear updates on project status.


• Interest in using Anthropic Claude tools to streamline our processes.


• Experience with industry-standard graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for print and digital production.


• Attention to detail in prepress, color management, file preparation, and quality control for various print and signage formats.


• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a production-focused environment.


• Associate’s degree or higher in graphic design, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.


• Prior experience in print, signage, or marketing production environments is preferred but not required.