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Creative Design LeadMAXIMUS • Happy Valley, OR, United States
Creative Design Lead

Creative Design Lead

MAXIMUS • Happy Valley, OR, United States
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Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently seeking a versatile and proactive Creative Design Lead to join our team and support a variety of state and federal programs to deliver essential information to the public through clean design and plain language. This position is ideal for a well-rounded, hands-on designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes initiative to move projects forward. In addition to visual design, you'll contribute to light content writing and editing, with support and training in plain language best practices. This is a great opportunity for a designer who's curious about how to design, content, and usability work together to create effective communication. As a trusted partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps reimagine how public services are delivered amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. We create products and services that help people take action-whether that's renewing benefits, navigating services, or understanding their options.

This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ. You must live within a commutable distance of the office and regularly work on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Research, gather and synthesize scientific and policy information translating that information into understandable, audience appropriate communication products.
  • Understand, interpret, identify and select appropriate and scientifically accurate and understandable images and graphics to enhance communication products on a regular basis usable by a variety of audiences.
  • Provide written and oral communications to support the client in relaying clear, concise, and understandable information to various target audiences.
  • Develop and edit audience-appropriate reports, news articles, technical publications, brochures, periodicals, speeches, audio-visual materials, profiles, feature stories and Q & As for online, social media and printed content.
  • Write, coordinate and upload stories, videos, and pictures to government websites and social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure internal communications are accessible and meet corporate brand standards.
  • Test to ensure accessibility solutions are effective and successful.
  • Create and publish documentations, manuals, and additional forms of publications.
  • Oversee complex team and department projects and processes; coach, review, and delegate work to lower level professionals.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Design clear, user-focused materials such as brochures, fact sheets, guides, flyers, and informational handouts.
  • Understands client business objectives and has the skills to translate them into effective and engaging designs.
  • Create illustrations, icons, and infographics to support comprehension and accessibility.
  • Contribute to visual development and storyboarding for motion graphics or explainer videos.
  • Apply strong typography, layout, and design principles to enhance readability and usability.
  • Understand and apply design-specific accessibility standards, such as sufficient color contrast.
  • Write and edit short-form content (e.g., headlines, callouts, instructions) with a focus on clarity and plain language.
  • Collaborate with writers and subject matter experts to translate complex content into accessible visuals.
  • Format Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoint presentations using accessibility and style guidelines.
  • Take concepts from the creative team into the design phase development through to final execution.
  • Prepare and organize files for internal review, production, and delivery.
  • Meet deadlines consistently while managing workload across multiple projects.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • 7-10 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Job-Specific Minimum Requirements :

  • Must live within a commutable distance of the office Princeton, NJ office and regularly work on-site.
  • 7+ years designing for print, video, digital and presentations.
  • Experience with trust-building and credibility-focused design.
  • Strong understanding of color theory, branding, typography, layout and composition principles.
  • Experience working in Agile teams, understand Agile tools and how to use them.
  • Experience in pre-press, file prep and art file delivery for print.
  • Experience creating infographics and data-driven design elements.
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience creating custom illustrations, icons, or infographics.
  • Strong organization and project management skills-able to self-direct, manage deadlines, and deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.
  • A proactive mindset; comfortable working independently, asking questions, and seeking clarity when needed.
  • Basic skills Figma and foundational UX design.
  • Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with video or motion graphics tools.
  • Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with data security messaging and privacy communications.
  • Understanding of demographic targeting and life stage marketing.
  • Experience with educational content and financial literacy.
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    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 applicantaccom@ .

    Minimum Salary

    105,040.00

    Maximum Salary

    130,000.00

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