Graphic Artist in Iowa City, Iowa at New Pioneer Food Co-op

About New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, values driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive. Our work is guided by care for people, place, and purpose, and by the belief that thoughtful design plays an important role in how our story is told.

About the Role

The Graphic Artist supports New Pioneer’s brand and marketing efforts by creating clear, engaging, and consistent visual materials across stores, digital platforms, and community spaces. This role balances creative execution with collaboration, helping bring campaigns, programs, and everyday communications to life in ways that feel accessible, human, and aligned with our cooperative identity.

You’ll work closely with the Marketing Director, internal teams, and external partners to support day to day design needs while contributing to broader storytelling and brand consistency.

What You Will Do

• Create signage, flyers, ads, social media graphics, and other visual materials that support marketing initiatives and in store communication
• Maintain brand standards and visual consistency across print and digital platforms
• Support weekly shopper communications, web content updates, and promotional layouts
• Collaborate with store teams, vendors, and leadership to deliver timely and effective visual solutions
• Visit stores periodically to place signage, gather feedback, and support in store execution
• Assist with photography and visual asset development as needed

What Success Looks Like

• Marketing materials are clear, consistent, and aligned with New Pioneer’s brand
• Stores feel supported with timely, well executed signage and visuals
• Campaigns are visually cohesive across channels
• Collaboration feels smooth, respectful, and solutions oriented
• Visual communications strengthen the cooperative experience for staff and shoppers

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in graphic design, visual communications, or related creative work
• Comfort working with design software and digital asset tools
• Strong attention to detail and visual consistency
• Ability to manage multiple requests and timelines with clarity and follow through
• Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback
• Appreciation for community centered, values driven work

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative roles, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options.