Graphic Designer - Production Assistant

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental and vision

Paid time off (nine holidays, vacation

IPERS retirement package and deferred

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Programs and Discs

Job summary

Iowa PBS seeks a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to develop visual assets supporting programming, marketing, education, membership and organizational initiatives. The role designs for broadcast, print, digital, social media and events, ensuring materials align with Iowa PBS’s brand and identity.

You will work with teams across Iowa PBS to create cohesive visuals that enhance audience engagement and membership growth while supporting the network’s mission and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time work experience in video production or a combination of education and experience as described in the minimum qualifications.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in broadcast journalism, mass communication, film, multimedia, or art and graphics which included a course in video graphics or scenic design.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce visual materials for on-air graphics, print publications, digital content, social media, and event collateral.
• Develop concepts, layouts and assets that communicate Iowa PBS programs, stories and campaigns.
• Apply brand standards across materials, ensuring cohesive visual identity and alignment with program needs.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, education, engineering, human resources and the Foundation to plan and develop assets.

Skills

Graphic design

Collaboration

Brand standards

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor-level design or related degree (or four years of experience in video production)

Job description

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the \"To Apply\" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Why Iowa PBS?

Join the driving force behind Iowa's statewide public broadcasting network! Iowa PBS is home to a dedicated team of approximately 100 full and part-time employees committed to delivering engaging local programs, comprehensive broadcast services, and impactful educational initiatives. Our mission is powered by our highly-qualified, diverse, and talented staff, who are key to our success. At Iowa PBS, we prioritize career development and foster a community that values each member as our most precious resource.

Graphic Designer

Position Overview

Iowa PBS is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to develop visual assets that support the network’s programming, marketing, education, membership and organizational initiatives. This role designs and produces graphics for multiple platforms, including broadcast, print, digital, social media and events, ensuring visual materials align with Iowa PBS’s brand and visual identity. The Graphic Designer works collaboratively with teams across Iowa PBS to develop cohesive, engaging designs that support audience engagement, membership growth and retention, and the network’s mission.

Graphic Design and Production

• Design and produce visual materials for multiple platforms, including on-air graphics, print publications, digital content, social media, event collateral and other organizational needs.


• Develop creative concepts, layouts and visual assets that communicate Iowa PBS programs, stories, campaigns and initiatives effectively.


• Apply Iowa PBS brand standards and visual systems consistently across materials while supporting the unique needs of individual programs, projects and audiences.

Membership & Marketing Materials

• Design and produce monthly multi-page print publications and companion assets for digital, social and other platforms to support membership acquisition and retention.


• Develop graphics and marketing collateral for campaigns, promotions, fundraising initiatives and special projects that advance Iowa PBS’s audience and organizational goals.


• Provide design guidance and production support to ensure marketing and brand materials are visually cohesive, effective and aligned with Iowa PBS standards.

Brand Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with teams across Iowa PBS, including marketing, production, education, engineering, human resources and the Foundation, to plan and develop visual assets for programs, projects and organizational initiatives.


• Support major events and initiatives, including the Iowa State Fair and membership campaigns, by creating cohesive visual materials across departments and platforms.


• Provide recommendations on design approaches, applications, production methods and resources that support creative quality, efficiency and budget considerations.

Design Trends & Technical Expertise

• Maintain knowledge of graphic design trends, industry practices, emerging technologies, digital media tools and production resources to inform creative approaches and improve workflows.


• Apply knowledge of print, web, digital and broadcast production processes to ensure materials meet technical requirements and are prepared for their intended use.

Additional Duties

• Work collaboratively with graphic designers and communications team members to support shared priorities, maintain production workflows and provide backup support as needed.


• Support Iowa PBS’s mission to educate, inform, enrich and inspire the people of Iowa.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Joining the Iowa PBS team and becoming a State of Iowa employee comes with a range of valuable benefits, including:

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off, including nine paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with no cap on the sick leave accrual.


• Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.


• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.


• Free Life and Long-term Disability Insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.


• Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.

E-Verify and Right to Work

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:

• Four years of full-time work experience in video production.


• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.


• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in broadcast journalism, mass communication, film, multimedia, or art and graphics which included a course in video graphics or scenic design.