Maximus · 4 days ago
Creative Design Lead
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expMaximus is currently seeking a versatile and proactive Creative Design Lead to join our team and support a variety of state and federal programs. The role involves creating effective communication products through design, content writing, and collaboration with various departments.
Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
7-10 years of relevant professional experience
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
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
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Maximus
Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.93M2010-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $7.93M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Michael Mateer
Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Technology
Recent News
2025-11-20
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