Designer

Purpose

Responsible for working with business development and the executive team to produce creative and effective presentations and other marketing materials for the agency, prospects and clients.

Responsibilities

Collaborate seamlessly with cross‑functional teams to produce high‑quality creative and effective presentations and deliverables on time in a fast‑paced environment.

Create presentation artwork including data visualizations, iconography and infographics.

Design and produce digital presentations and print collateral.

Design custom presentation templates for client and internal teams.

Internal expert in presentation / marketing design and presentation applications (ie Google Slides and PowerPoint).

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and expectations.

In collaboration with PM and Business Development teams, maintain the agency credential / RFP workflow; research new presentation technologies and maintain marketing asset libraries.

Communicate openly and frequently regarding project status and timeline(s).

Proactively seek approvals from the designated creative lead.

Actively and consistently improve skill level in existing and emerging technologies.

Functional / Technical Skills

Has the functional and technical skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Problem Solving

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

Priority Setting

Pends his / her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Listening

Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he / she disagrees.

Dealing with Ambiguity

Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Action Oriented

Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he / she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Interpersonal Savvy

Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high‑tension situations comfortably.

Professional Skills & Knowledge

Advanced long‑form document, presentation design and layout.

Work well under pressure, be attentive to detail, have excellent time management, and communication skills.

Professional demeanor to effectively engage with senior leaders.

Demonstrated knowledge of Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Edge Animate / Flash, Illustrator, Word, Excel, Figma, graphic file formats and optimization for different platforms (print, web, mobile, etc.).

Expertise in presentation design, including advanced Google Slides and PowerPoint skills and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite.

A strong portfolio that demonstrates originality, creativity, innovative and effective design.

Experience

Ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience producing presentations and collateral in a creative agency; agency experience working with a range of industries a plus.

Salary Range

Our estimated range for this role is $65 - $80k.

Right to Work in the US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

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