Presentation Design Expert - PowerPoint - AI Trainer

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Visual Slide Design Expert to craft high-quality PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations for AI research collaborations. This contract role is remote, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to shape visual storytelling across teams.

You will refine layouts, typography, and color systems, deliver reusable templates, and ensure brand-aligned visuals while translating complex content into clear, engaging graphics for stakeholders and researchers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in presentation design or visual communication.
• Strong portfolio of slide decks or visuals.
• Expertise with PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Ability to simplify complex content into clear visuals.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent styling.
• Comfort working with AI-generated or structured content.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine PowerPoint/Google Slides presentations.
• Enhance visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and color consistency.
• Convert rough content into clear, engaging visuals.
• Apply visual storytelling to improve clarity and impact.
• Create reusable templates, slide systems, and design guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to align design with brand and goals.

Skills

Visual design

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Figma

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Visual Slide Design Expert (PowerPoint Aesthetics & Design)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50-$60/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Design and refine professional PowerPoint / Google Slides presentations.
• Improve visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and color consistency.
• Convert rough content into clear, engaging visuals.
• Apply principles of visual storytelling to enhance clarity and impact.
• Create reusable templates, slide systems, and design guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to align design with brand and communication goals.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3+ years of experience in presentation design, visual communication, or related fields.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality slide decks or visual presentations.
• Expertise in PowerPoint / Google Slides.
• Ability to simplify complex information into clean, digestible visuals.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Comfort working with AI-generated or structured content.

Preferred

• Experience designing pitch decks, consulting slides, or investor presentations.
• Background in graphic design, UI/UX, or branding.
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Experience working with research, technical, or data-heavy content.