Graphic Designer | Executive Presentation Design & Visual Communications

The Equus Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Equus Group in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer / Visual Communications Specialist to craft executive-level PowerPoint presentations and branded communications. This hybrid role focuses on transforming complex business information into sophisticated visuals for leadership and events.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensure brand consistency, and produce digital/print materials for conferences, newsletters, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design, presentation design, or visual communications experience.
• Expert-level Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency with advanced presentation development, slide design, visual storytelling, animations, transitions, and sophisticated layouts.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level presentations, corporate communications, and branded materials for leadership, clients, or professional conferences.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Executive Presentation Design: Develop sophisticated, high-impact PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership and national conferences.
• Visual Storytelling: Transform complex business concepts into clear, engaging, visually compelling presentations.
• Corporate Graphic Design & Branding: Create polished digital and print communications with consistent brand identity.
• Digital Communications: Design newsletters, publications, email campaigns, website graphics, and other branded communications.
• Event & Marketing Materials: Develop professional visual assets for conferences, events, and initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate objectives into visual solutions.

Skills

PowerPoint

Branding

Visual storytelling

Graphic design

Typography

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Graphic Designer | Corporate Presentation Design & Visual Communications

Chicago, IL | Hybrid | $80,000

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly respected, established organization within the professional services and insurance industry to identify an experienced Graphic Designer / Visual Communications Specialist to join its collaborative Events & Communications team.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a polished, creative design professional who excels at transforming complex business information into sophisticated, executive-level PowerPoint presentations and compelling branded communications.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of corporate graphic design expertise, exceptional PowerPoint capabilities, visual storytelling, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Please Note: This position requires demonstrated experience developing high-quality corporate presentations and professional communications. We are seeking candidates who can independently conceptualize, design, and elevate presentations—not simply format existing slides.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Presentation Design: Develop sophisticated, high-impact PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership, national conferences, professional events, and organizational initiatives.
• Visual Storytelling: Transform complex business concepts, technical information, and content-heavy materials into clear, engaging, and visually compelling presentations.
• Corporate Graphic Design & Branding: Create polished digital and print communications while maintaining consistent brand identity and visual standards.
• Digital Communications: Design newsletters, publications, email campaigns, website graphics, and other branded communications.
• Event & Marketing Materials: Develop professional visual assets for conferences, presentations, events, and organizational initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with leadership, communications professionals, and cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into sophisticated visual solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design, presentation design, or visual communications experience, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Expert-level Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency is essential, including advanced presentation development, slide design, visual storytelling, animations, transitions, and sophisticated layouts.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level presentations, corporate communications, and branded materials for leadership, clients, or professional conferences.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Exceptional understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, branding, and design consistency.
• Ability to independently translate complex information into clear, polished, visually impactful communications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Background in professional services, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or a similarly sophisticated corporate environment.
• Experience designing digital publications, newsletters, marketing communications, and event materials.
• Familiarity with website design, UX/UI principles, and digital communications platforms.

Application Requirements

Candidates should provide a portfolio demonstrating sophisticated corporate design work, particularly PowerPoint presentations, executive communications, branded publications, or comparable professional materials.

We welcome applications from experienced designers who enjoy translating complex ideas into exceptional visual communications.