Printing Services is seeking a Prepress & Print Design Technician II to support the prepress and production preparation workflow within our print environment. This role centers on routine prepress operations, including reviewing, preparing, and correcting files for production using established standards and specifications, and ensuring files meet quality, accessibility, and production requirements across print and digital projects.
This position operates within defined workflows and documented guidelines, resolving common prepress issues independently and escalating complex or non‑standard challenges to senior staff. The role supports efficient production by maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to specifications, while collaborating with production teams, customer relations staff, and clients to ensure files are prepared correctly for downstream production.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 both traditional print and emerging digital 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
Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
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.
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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.