Graphic Designer

Terms of Employment:
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid (Baltimore/Local area), required in-office at least once per week (Wednesdays in-office)

Overview:
Work with a leading firm in the healthcare industry to support critical communication efforts for Medicare and Medicaid members. We are looking for a skilled Graphic Designer who excels in the world of print. This isn't just a production role you will be the primary creative force behind flyers, booklets, and postcards, taking projects from a "blank canvas" to completion while maintaining brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Produce and edit high-volume collateral, including welcome kits, pre-enrollment books, and summaries of benefits.
Manage complex layouts in InDesign, focusing on content hierarchy, letter spacing, and pagination for multi-page documents.
Ensure all digital documents meet 508 compliance and ADA accessibility standards, including proper tagging and reading order.
Clean up and rearrange PowerPoint presentations to align with brand standards and existing design materials.
Prepare files for both print (mailers) and digital (web/hyperlinked downloads) distribution.
Design and execute high-quality print materials including flyers, brochures, booklets, and postcards.
Develop original layouts from scratch, making primary design decisions on composition, typography, and imagery.
Synthesize complex information into digestible, visually appealing print collateral for healthcare audiences.
Collaborate with the lead designer to ensure all materials align with existing brand aesthetics while creating unique designs for new initiatives.
Manage the end-to-end print design process, ensuring all files are technical-perfect and ready for production.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a heavy emphasis on InDesign and print production.
Proven experience creating multi-page, complex documents/books.
Strong attention to detail regarding typography (kerning/leading) and content hierarchy.
Proven ability to deliver error-free work (zero tolerance for spelling or elemental design mistakes).
Ability to work on a Mac device (highly preferred/required for software compatibility).
A portfolio or work samples must be submitted at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in the healthcare or insurance industry.
Background in Medicare/Medicaid or other government-regulated programs.
Working knowledge of 508 compliance/ADA accessibility requirements.
Proficiency in PowerPoint for layout and template cleanup