Designer Jobs in Ames, IA

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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Lead UX Designer

  • Johnston, IA (22 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Johnston, IA (22 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

Plan, coordinate, and perform UX interaction design and validation activities for a variety of projects of highly automated systems Create and maintain project and overall system design artifacts VISA...

Graphic Designer Marketing Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 23 hours ago

The Graphic Designer - Marketing Associate is a classification which is distinguished from other classes by its responsibility for developing new business and implementing graphic design and marketing...

Hair Stylist Intern

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you a cosmetology or barber student who's ready to jump-start your career? Join a locally owned Great Clips salon team and they will help you develop your skills and gain essential salon...

Industrial Designer I

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Industrial Designer I The Industrial Designer embodies design leadership and dynamic engagement across all phases of the Industrial Design Process....

Stylist

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 45+ 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...

Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

  • Boone, IA (14 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boone, IA (14 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description STYLIST IN TRAINING WHAT WE OFFER Would you like to be one of our future stylists? If you've got the desire, we've got the knowhow to get you there. As a stylist-in-training in...

Interior Designer III

  • Ames, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Interior Designer III Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience....

Stylist

  • Ames, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 90+ 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...

Hair Stylist - North Grand Mall

  • Ames, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Designer level and above. *Commission based on credential level, sales and productivity: Designer, Sr. Designer or Master Designer....

Stylist

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description STYLIST Job Description: SmartStyle Stylist Overview SmartStyle is the smart choice for so many reasons. At SmartStyle, you'll have everything you need to be successful! Built-in...

Hair Stylist/Barber

  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (21 miles from Ames, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job summary Join Sport Clips Team Wildcat where we provide the top pay ($16-$31/hr plus tips) and benefits in the market. We offer industry leading mentorship, training and compensation: hourly +...

Demographic Data for Ames, IA

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Salary for Designer Jobs in Ames, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Designers in Ames, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
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 Ames, IA
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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