Description & Requirements

Maximus is a leader in driving digital transformation for public and private sector clients, leveraging innovation, design thinking, and agile methodologies to deliver impactful solutions. Our Digital Solutions team is at the forefront of reimagining service delivery, improving user experiences, and empowering communities through technology and design. As we expand our strategic pillars of customer-centricity, digital innovation, and operational excellence, we invite passionate and creative individuals to join us in shaping the future.

As a Visual Designer Intern on the Digital Solutions team, you will play a critical role in supporting the design process for high-impact digital products and services. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams-including UX designers, developers, and business strategists-to translate business goals and user needs into visually compelling, accessible, and effective digital experiences. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your design craft while contributing to projects that make a real difference.

Additionally, the selected intern will gain knowledge of general business principles, corporate organizational structure and government process improvement. Throughout the summer, you will have the opportunity to meet, interact, and collaborate among various project teams, consultants, senior management, executives and peers. Guidance and training on operations standards and protocols will be provided by the Manager. This opportunity is remote within the United States only and open for candidates residing in any time zone.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION:

Hourly pay range is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Interns are eligible for benefits. All computer equipment and access to digital systems will be provided to the hired candidate. Students may also complete the internship for academic credit, subject to the qualifications of their academic program.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

This position requires a commitment of 40 full-time hours per week, with availability during usual business hours (8AM-6PM ET), for the duration of a 10-week summer program: starting Tuesday, May 26th and ending Friday, August 7th, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide data analysis support to project and operations management.
- Perform routine administrative functions.
- Assist in special projects across various operational departments.
- Work on assignments that are moderately difficult and escalate issues to management.
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting.

Participate in design thinking workshops and agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives), contributing ideas and feedback to improve team outcomes.

• Design user interfaces, graphics, and visual assets for web and mobile applications, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project objectives.

• Collaborate with UX researchers and designers to transform wireframes and concepts into polished visual designs and prototypes.

• Participate in design thinking workshops and agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives), contributing ideas and feedback to improve team outcomes.

• Assist in creating design systems, style guides, and component libraries that promote consistency and scalability across products.

• Prepare presentation materials and design documentation for both internal stakeholders and client engagements.

• Support the team in conducting usability testing and incorporating user feedback into iterative design improvements.

• Participate in design thinking workshops and agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives), contributing ideas and feedback to improve team outcomes

Minimum Requirements

- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related field.
- Must have completed a minimum of 2 years of coursework.
- Skilled in standard computer applications and platforms such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program (junior, senior, or graduate student preferred) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in visual design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.

• Familiarity with industry-standard design tools (MS PowerPoint, PowerBI, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or similar platforms).

• Basic understanding of user-centered design, accessibility standards, and responsive design concepts.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

• Must be located within commutable distance to Princeton, NJ office for in-person work schedule.

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.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com .

Minimum Salary

$20.00

Maximum Salary

$35.00

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.