New Business Presentation Designer - Visual Storytelling

Rise, a Quad agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Rise and Quad is seeking a Sr Associate, New Business, Presentation Designer to transform complex strategies into compelling visual narratives. You’ll create client-ready presentations, pitch decks, and proposals, shaping the visual identity of our new business efforts.

You’ll collaborate with strategists, planners, and leaders to deliver polished materials, manage multiple projects, and stay ahead of design trends in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Media Arts, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in visual design, presentation design, or a related creative field.
• A proven portfolio showcasing strong visual design skills and the ability to create clear, engaging client-ready presentations; digital examples preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare highly customized prospect and client presentations in PowerPoint, as well as RFP submissions.
• Bring ideas to life by designing visually compelling presentations, pitch decks, and creative assets that tell a clear, engaging story.
• Collaborate closely with strategists, business leads, and creatives to translate complex ideas into simple, beautiful visual narratives.
• Own the visual identity of new business efforts—ensuring consistency, polish, and innovation across all materials.
• Design with purpose using PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other tools to create high-impact visuals that resonate with clients.
• Lead the visual development of RFPs, proposals, and case studies—tailoring each to the prospect’s brand, tone, and business needs.
• Manage timelines and workflows for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on-time delivery without compromising quality.
• Iterate quickly and thoughtfully based on feedback from internal stakeholders, always pushing for stronger, smarter design.
• Maintain and evolve templates, icon libraries, and visual systems to streamline future work and elevate the team’s creative output.
• Stay ahead of design trends and bring fresh thinking to how we present our work and our agency.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity and excellence, offering feedback, inspiration, and support to teammates across disciplines.

Skills

PowerPoint proficiency

Visual storytelling

Typography

Brand consistency

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

English (business)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Figma

Job description

Rise and Quad is seeking a Sr Associate, New Business, Presentation Designer to transform complex strategies into compelling visual narratives. You’ll create client-ready presentations, pitch decks, and proposals, shaping the visual identity of our new business efforts.

You’ll collaborate with strategists, planners, and leaders to deliver polished materials, manage multiple projects, and stay ahead of design trends in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.