Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for a Specialist - Graphic Artist / Designer to join our team. This is a remote opportunity and contingent upon award of contract. The Specialist - Graphic Artist / Designer shall develop high quality, attractive graphic content that appeals to beneficiaries, service providers, and other stakeholders according to the needs of the program.

Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work closely with authors, import text and images and create layouts in both Microsoft and Adobe software programs.
- Follow established style guides and templates and are able to implement appropriate style and layout for desired submissions and presentations.
- Create visually compelling digital and print materials such as forms, reports, information graphics, presentations and website imagery.
- Develop, modify and maintain documents and prepare formatted documents for print or electronic publication, including editing and proofreading for quality and accuracy.
- Manage assigned projects to meet review, publication and submission deadlines and contribute to brainstorming meetings and the development and implementation of new ideas.
- Establish and maintain version control, file access permissions and electronic file archival, including archival proposal materials upon submission of bids.
- Produce and format documentation including formal proposals, technical documentation, process flow diagrams, procedures, reports and other published materials.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope & complexity.
- General application of concepts & principles.
- Contributes to the completion of organizational projects & goals.
- Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Communicates on complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager.
- Bachelor's degree from a currently accredited institution in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or Visual Communication highly preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant design software and technology, specifically Adobe Creative Cloud, required.
- A strong grasp of graphic design principles required.
- Familiarity with digital media and branding required.
- Excellent writing skills, proficiency in public speaking, and strong analytical and organizational skills required.
- Experience creating and communicating for government programs highly preferred.
- Experience with branding guidelines highly preferred.

Please note: For this position Maximus will provide equipment to use.

Home Office Requirements:

- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net )
- Minimum 5mpbs upload speed
- Connectivity to the in ternet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
- Private work area and adequate power source
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$ 75,000.00

Maximum Salary

$ 90,000.00

As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.