Graphic Designer

Description & Requirements Be part of something great Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. To design and produce all business collateral and marketing materials in a range of formats - digital, print and promotional. Salary - £30,000 - £34,000

• Research, prepare and gather materials/ideas for creative design
• Plan design concepts from design or project briefs
• Amend, adapt and edit artwork following stakeholder feedback and amends
• Create artwork for all marketing and business collateral using Adobe design software (Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Create business templates for key CHDA stakeholders
• Prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art - ensuring it is print ready or accessible in any other format
• Liaise with print contractor
• Advise internal stakeholders on design and creative approaches
• Maintain an excellent approach to the quality and consistency of artwork
• Ensure compliance with wider MAXIMUS standards and procedures (brand guidelines)
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and adhere to approvals processes for external communications.
• Work with colleagues across other MAXIMUS UK businesses to ensure consistency of messaging in all formats
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager

Essential

• Graphic design qualification or relevant experience
• Solid experience of using Adobe Creative Suite applications (Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Excellent understanding of print and projection of images
• Excellent Creative design ability
• Extensive experience of content creation
• Understanding of maintaining and strengthening a corporate brand
• Ability to train others in use or manipulation of artwork
• Eye for creative document and presentation layout
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of other artwork design packages
• Copywriting/Proof reading skills
• Proven time management ability to exercise flexibility and judgment.
• Experience working with Drupel

Key Business Priorities Internal

• Communication and Marketing Team
• Internal Communications
• Other key internal stakeholders

External

• Printers
• Partner agencies/organisations

EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal c We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. #NonClinical