Senior Visual Designer, New Business

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription plan

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rise and Quad, Chicago-based agency, is seeking a Sr Associate, New Business, Visual Designer to turn complex strategies into compelling visuals. You will create presentations, pitch decks, and case studies that win hearts and business, collaborating with strategists, planners, and leaders to shape the visual identity of our new business efforts.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in design or related field and 0–2 years of experience with PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Media Arts, or a related field—or equal professional experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in visual design, presentation design, or a related creative field.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual storytelling, layout, and presentation design skills is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

English communication

Visual storytelling

Presentation design

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Figma

Job description

Rise and Quad, Chicago-based agency, is seeking a Sr Associate, New Business, Visual Designer to turn complex strategies into compelling visuals. You will create presentations, pitch decks, and case studies that win hearts and business, collaborating with strategists, planners, and leaders to shape the visual identity of our new business efforts.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in design or related field and 0–2 years of experience with PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.