Graphic Designer

To design and produce all business collateral and marketing materials in a range of formats - digital, print and promotional.



* 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.

Desirable



* Knowledge of other artwork design packages


* Copywriting/Proof reading skills


* Proven time management ability to exercise flexibility and judgment.


* Experience working with Drupel

Key Business Priorities

Internal



* Communication and Marketing Team


* Internal Communications


* Other key internal stakeholders

External



* Printers


* Partner agencies/organisations

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