We are seeking a Presentation Graphic Designer who can clearly interpret information from our new business, strategy and account services teams into visually compelling and conceptual branding presentations. Candidates should be able to translate raw content and data, as well as fully formed input, into presentations that simplify and enhance the content’s main points. The Presentation Designer will work in our New Business department with direct interaction with Strategy and Planning teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Presentation Graphic Designer will own and build our new business presentations
The Presentation Graphic Designer will have the ability to reformat all content (data, copy, images, charts, etc.) in enhancing the visual format, relatability of the material and understandability of its salient points
Create images, custom illustrations and graphics as needed
Ensure presentations are in keeping with brand guidelines (potential client and agency)
Maintaining the latest software updates and proactively suggesting areas for improvement

Candidate should have a passion for learning, being entrepreneurial and being a storyteller
Ability to work with multiple points of input and varied personalities is critical
Extensive knowledge and experience with latest versions of PowerPoint, Keynote and Word (slide masters, navigating PC/Mac, designing for various outputs, animations, video/Flash, etc.)
Strong skills in typography, graphic design, and layout necessary
Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as Adobe CS 5 applications (Photoshop and Illustrator in particular) a must
Fluency in English and excellent grammar is a must
Information Design and Editorial experience a plus
Reliability in meeting deadlines within short time frames is critical
Diligent, accountable, detail-oriented, and able to follow direction well
Late nights and weekend work are required in meeting pitch deadlines (and is offset in non-work time periods)
Previous experience working for a media/advertising or marketing/communications agency is required
The ability to travel is required