Graphic Designer

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. 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. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job.