Designer Jobs in Iowa

A Designer in the advertising industry is responsible for creating visually appealing and effective promotional materials for a company's products or services. They collaborate closely with advertising and marketing teams to understand brand objectives, target audience, and promotional goals. They use this information to create designs for various advertising platforms such as print, online, television, and social media. Designers also play a key role in selecting the colors, images, text style, and layout for an advertising campaign. They also provide quality control over their own work and the work of their team by reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing.

A successful Designer should have strong creative and technical skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Certifications in these software programs can enhance a Designer's credibility. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Prior roles before becoming a Designer could include Junior Designer, Graphic Artist, or Production Artist. These positions provide individuals with the opportunity to gain experience in creating designs and using design software, as well as learning to work as part of a design and advertising team.

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Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Ames, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 1 day ago

What You Will Be Doing: Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal projects Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare...

Staff RF Module Design Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

Staff RF Module Design Engineer Skyworks Solutions, Inc parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids 5110 N River Blvd Ne (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 If you are looking...

Sr Ui Designer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

**The Role** Join Lumen's Enterprise User Experience Design & Research Team as a Senior UI Designer, where your expertise in creating functional, scalable, and visually appealing UI components will...

Stylist

  • Johnston, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 2 days ago

$16/hr. starting promotional pay plus $500 Sign-on Bonus* Haircuts, Color and Waxing Services Excellent hourly pay + commissions + tips - Earn between $24-$35+ per hour Best in the industry...

IT Design Engineer University of Iowa

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago

Desirable Qualifications: Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or related....

Design Engineer - Air Transportation

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago

, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates Construction observation...

Design Engineer - Municipal

  • Spencer, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spencer, IA
  • 3 days ago

What You Will Be Doing: Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal projects Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare...

Contract Licensed Cosmetologist/Stylist

  • Bloomfield, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomfield, IA
  • 3 days ago

Bloomfield Care Center is currently looking of a Licensed Cosmetologist/Stylist to provide dependable services via contract to our residents. This is a contracted position.To be eligible for...

Graphic Designer, BHG Products at Walmart

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented designer to contribute to and help evolve the visual execution of a growing business through collaboration on design solutions including typography...

Master Stylist

  • Mason City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 4 days ago

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. OVERVIEW Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry’s most...

Elite Stylist

  • Mason City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 4 days ago

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. OVERVIEW Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry's most...

IT Design Engineer

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 4 days ago

Desirable Qualifications: Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or related....

Hair Stylist

  • Indianola, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianola, IA
  • 6 days ago

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon, the worlds largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether youre new to the industry or have years behind the chairgreat opportunities await!! Bring...

Hawarden Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Hawarden, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Hawarden, IA
  • 7 days ago

Join the legacy of innovation at Coilcraft, Inc., a distinguished worldwide organization that has been crafting magnetic components since its founding in 1945. Based in Cary, Illinois, our...

Solutions Storytelling Designer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

**Required Skills:** 5-10 years of experience in visual design, visual storytelling, or experience design....

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Salary for Designer Jobs in Iowa

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Designers in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Designers in Iowa
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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