This position is located onsite near Decorah, IA.  Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, 3 professional references and a sample portfolio to jobs@seedsavers.org.   Position Overview

Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit organization based in Decorah, Iowa, dedicated to conserving and promoting America’s culturally diverse but endangered garden and food crop heritage for future generations.  Seed Savers Exchange is seeking an Integrated Designer (Digital & Print) to bring our brand to life across print, digital, and content platforms. This role is responsible for executing high-quality, consistent, and production-ready design across a wide range of applications—from our flagship Heirloom Seed Catalog and Heritage Farm Companion magazine to seed packets, plant sale materials, signage, web, and digital content.

This is a high-volume production role, creating and preparing a large number of print-ready assets annually. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and deep expertise in print production and file preparation.

The Integrated Designer works in close partnership with the Marketing & Communications Director and team to execute and help evolve the Seed Savers Exchange brand across all touchpoints.

Primary Role

The Integrated Designer executes and supports the creative vision established by the Marketing & Communications Director across product packaging, catalog, marketing materials, and digital platforms. This role ensures that all visual and content-driven materials are cohesive, on-brand, and production-ready.  This position collaborates across departments to bring products, storytelling, and marketing initiatives to life—balancing creativity with the practical realities of production, timelines, and volume.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute design and production for packaging, seed packets, plant sale materials, catalog, signage, marketing collateral, and digital content
• Prepare high volumes of print-ready files with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
• Support and implement the marketing and brand strategy established by the Marketing & Communications Director
• Work in close partnership with the Marketing & Communications Director on brand execution, catalog development, and seasonal themes
• Maintain brand consistency across all materials, platforms, and physical spaces at Heritage Farm
• Create layouts and design solutions based on established brand guidelines and production requirements
• Collaborate with the Seed House team on product packaging, merchandising, and new product concepts
• Coordinate and manage project timelines to support the production of printed and digital materials
• Prepare and deliver final files for print, including prepress setup, color management, and troubleshooting production issues
• Liaise with external vendors, including printers and production partners, to ensure quality and accuracy
• Support content creation across formats, including social media, web, and podcast production (cover art, basic editing, publishing support)
• Assist with product photography, photo shoots, and asset creation as needed
• Contribute to visual storytelling across print and digital platforms
• Communicate design needs, timelines, and asset requirements clearly across teams
• Lead visual execution for marketing and communication materials
• Follow established project intake and approval processes

Job Share:

• Contribute to broader organizational goals through participation in fieldwork and/or order fulfillment during peak times

 Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Strong design and production skills across print and digital formats
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop
• Deep understanding of print production, prepress, file setup, and color management
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads with strong organization and attention to detail
• Experience preparing files for a variety of formats including packaging, catalogs, and signage
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to solve production challenges and adapt designs to technical constraints
• Experience working with printers and external production vendors
• Portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and production execution

Preferred:

• Experience with product photography and styling
• Basic video or audio editing skills (Premiere Pro, Audition, iMovie, etc.)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content trends
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals and digital best practices

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Marketing, or related field
• 3–7 years of relevant design and production experience

 Benefits

• PTO & Holidays
• Life insurance and long term disability provided by SSE
• Employee discount
• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Retirement plan with company match
• Wellness program with annual stipend and paid wellness day

Seed Savers Exchange is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. Seed Savers Exchange does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law