Presentation Designer (Contract Position)

Esquire Recruiting, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 69,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

A prestigious recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Presentation Designer in Chicago for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include creating visual presentations, coordinating with business development, and ensuring design consistency. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and at least 3 years of graphic design experience, with proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe software. Competitive hourly pay offered.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience with graphics integration.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in design software.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Excel.
Ability to translate concepts into finished visuals using design templates.
Portfolio link or samples of PowerPoint presentations required.

Responsibilities

Create and update presentations for internal and external clients.
Coordinate with business development for presentation materials.
Review all art and graphics for design consistency.
Ensure designs align with the firm’s brand guidelines.
Review all art and graphics for consistency of design.
Incorporate edits and consult with teams to match project needs.
Perform quality checks for spelling, formatting, and style.
Render graphics and modify clip art and images as required.
Source tools and produce final documents and templates.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Presentation Designer (Contract Position)

POSITION: Non-Employee - Presentation Designer

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

HOURS: M-F/ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (w/ one hour for lunch)

ATTENDANCE: This position is not eligible for remote work and is 100% onsite

ESTIMATED ASSIGNMENT DURATION: This assignment will be about six months, with the possibility of a contract extension and/or conversion (not guaranteed, based on the needs of the firm and contractor performance)

PRESENTATION DESIGNER | Temporary 6 months | AM LAW 50 Firm | Chicago, IL Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 client is hiring an experienced Presentation Designer to work in their Chicago HQ office. The Presentation Designer will execute existing design concepts and templates for a variety of projects that include primarily, but are not limited to, presentations stored within the firm’s content library, client presentations, responses to requests for proposals, placemats, pitch books (PowerPoint and Word documents), pitch one-pagers (InDesign documents) and other marketing collaterals. This position reports to the Senior Creative Services Manager but will also take directions from the broader leadership team and members of the Business Development & Marketing team to help articulate business development concepts into sophisticated graphical work product. The assignment is expected to run for about 6 months.

We are offering a very competitive hourly pay rate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and update presentations stored within the firm’s content library.
Create visual presentations for internal and external clients with particular emphasis on new business pitches. Convey data through graphic elements such as charts, graphs, maps, tables and text.
Coordinate with business development staff in the development of presentation materials of a graphic nature. Coordinate production activities including preparation of cost and time estimates for projects.
Execute designs that are consistent with the firm’s brand guidelines.
Review all art and graphics for consistency of design.
Perform original keying and incorporate editor’s changes; consult with business development team, lawyers and/or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs.
Perform quality check and correct for any spelling, format and/or style errors.
Render computer generated drawings and graphics and modify existing clip art, digital images and layout according to specifications.
Source new tools and products that the firm may need to advance the presentation of its services. As needed, produce final documents: file preparation, styles, templates, tables, table of contents, etc.
Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Associate’s degree in a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience manipulating/integrating graphics from spreadsheet or presentation applications for projects ranging from small proposals to large complex efforts with extensive graphics.
Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design and typography for both print and digital media as well as knowledge of the production process.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work within design templates and translate design concepts into finished work products.
Provide a link to your online portfolio that contains PowerPoint presentations and work created from InDesign, and/or attach samples of one or more PowerPoint presentations you’ve created.

Preferred: