Powerpoint Expert [AQ-24113]

Aquent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Aquent Studios in Seattle is seeking an accomplished presentation designer to shape executive communications into powerful visual stories. You will lead design efforts, drive storyboards, and collaborate with senior leaders and suppliers to deliver compelling, broadcast-ready graphics.

Ideal candidates bring a decade of managing design projects, mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, and a track record of influencing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing design projects and leading teams.
• Mastery of presentation design and animation with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to work with executives and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary presentation designer for executive teams and translate narratives into visuals.
• Develop storyboards and motion graphics; produce broadcast-ready graphics.
• Lead and influence vendors; ensure brand guidelines and messaging framework are followed.
• Apply typography, color theory, composition and layout to a range of outputs.
• Balance workloads, set deadlines, and forecast staffing for high-impact periods.
• Collaborate with communications teams to anticipate needs and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Presentation design

Animation

Leadership

Executive communication

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Job description

About The Organization

Join a leading global organization that is at the forefront of innovation, impacting millions worldwide through its groundbreaking work. This organization is committed to excellence and seeks individuals who are passionate about transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives that captivate and inspire. As part of this team, you will contribute to a culture that values creativity, strategic thinking, and the relentless pursuit of impactful communication.

About The Role

Are you a creative powerhouse with a knack for transforming complex ideas into compelling visual stories? We are looking for an exceptional individual to serve as a pivotal force in shaping executive-level communications. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing strategic narratives into powerful visual solutions that captivate audiences worldwide. You will not only design but also lead, influence, and innovate, ensuring every presentation and broadcast leaves a lasting impact. Your strategic vision and design mastery will directly contribute to the success of major initiatives, making you an indispensable part of a high-stakes, fast-paced environment where your creativity truly shines.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary presentation designer and trusted point of contact for executive teams, translating strategic narratives into impactful visual solutions, developing storyboards, and producing broadcast-ready graphics that maintain consistent quality and impact.
• Drive the creation of executive communication assets, ensuring they not only adhere to corporate brand guidelines but also powerfully convey the intended messaging framework established by brand and creative teams.
• Engage with a diverse ecosystem of visual communications design suppliers, guiding them to produce compelling graphic design solutions that meet the high standards required by senior executives. Serve as the primary liaison for vendors, resolving roadblocks and collaborating on storyboard and wireframe development.
• Apply a strong fundamental knowledge of visual design disciplines, including typography, iconography, composition, layout, color theory, and photography selection, to create a range of visual mood boards, storyboards, creative briefs, and motion/visual guidelines.
• Effectively manage and prioritize design projects and workloads, determining deadlines and forecasting staffing needs, especially during high-impact periods and executive support, which will include evening and weekend engagement.
• Establish proactive relationships with communications teams to anticipate needs, remove potential roadblocks, or develop effective avoidance strategies before they arise.
• Build compelling visual narratives and concepts that effectively tell a story, aligning with visual communication strategy goals to ensure presentation success. Collaborate closely with other visual communications design managers, designers, producers, content teams, and executive management.
• Provide critical feedback and guidance on projects completed by suppliers, both during development and after presentations, ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Identify opportunities to share executive content internally and externally, and ensure all visual communications content is properly archived for future reference.
• Provide essential support, including potential travel to events, which may include international destinations.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing design projects and a proven track record of leading successful design teams to deliver event-related content.
• Mastery of presentation design and animation skills, with the ability to provide a compelling portfolio of work relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Demonstrated experience in frequent contact and collaboration with all levels across an organization, including business groups, senior executives, and external suppliers, coupled with a strong executive presence to build and maintain senior client relationships.
• Adept at navigating ambiguous situations, identifying and proactively solving for blockers, and understanding when to escape issues to maintain project momentum.
• Strong technical understanding, and preferably hands‑on usage, of widely‑used technology ecosystems and services.
• Exceptional collaboration, cross-team partnership, and interpersonal skills, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment while effectively communicating with creative teams, media leads, and senior leadership.
• A self‑motivated and directed individual, capable of successfully completing duties with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard Adobe design applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of motion graphics and post‑production workflows.
• A strong understanding of creative teams and processes, coupled with experience across a range of mediums.
• Flexibility for travel to support event pre‑production and show dates, estimated at 25%+ and potentially including weekends and international destinations.
• Nimble and adaptable, able to negotiate with multiple stakeholders, confidently defend design decisions, and know when to accept direction.

Client Description

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studios team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!

Other Requirements

Compensation Range: $50-$55/hourly

The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.