PowerPoint Designer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Burson; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, seeks a PowerPoint Designer to create best-in-class templates and pitch decks that help win new business. You will transform complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for senior client audiences.

Join a hybrid Johannesburg team working with new business, strategy and creative leads to deliver polished presentations under tight deadlines while upholding Burson’s brand standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced, expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with master slides and templates.
• Strong eye for layout, typography and data-visualisation.
• Portfolio of template design and high-stakes presentations.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear visual narratives.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain on-brand PowerPoint templates and master slides.
• Craft high-impact pitch decks for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with new business, strategy and creative teams.
• Elevate raw content into polished, presentation-ready designs under tight deadlines.
• Create infographics and data visualizations to simplify complex data.
• Maintain brand consistency across all presentations.

Skills

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Layout & typography

Data visualization

Storytelling

Presentation polish

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company –powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

As a PowerPoint Designer, you will be the creative force behind some of Burson’s most important presentations – designing and building best-in-class templates and pitch decks that help win new business. Working closely with our new business, strategy and creative teams, you’ll transform complex ideas into clear, compelling and beautifully designed stories. This is a hands‑on design role for someone who lives in PowerPoint, has an exceptional eye for layout and typography, and knows how to position a narrative so it lands with senior client audiences.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build and maintain a suite of on‑brand PowerPoint templates, master slides and reusable assets for use across the agency
• Craft high‑impact pitch decks for new business opportunities, turning strategic narratives into visually persuasive presentations
• Partner with new business, strategy and creative leads to structure and position content so each story flows and persuades
• Elevate raw content – data, copy and concepts – into polished, presentation‑ready design, often under tight deadlines
• Develop infographics, charts, icons and data visualizations that make complex information simple and engaging
• Safeguard brand consistency across all presentations, ensuring every deck reflects Burson’s identity and quality standards
• Advise teams on presentation best practice, layout and visual storytelling to raise the bar across the business
• Manage multiple briefs simultaneously, prioritizing effectively and remaining calm under pressure

Experience that contributes to success:

• Advanced, expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including master slides, templates, animations and transitions
• Strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for asset creation
• A standout portfolio demonstrating template design and high‑stakes pitch or new business presentations
• Excellent layout, typography and data‑visualisation skills, with a sharp attention to detail
• Experience designing within brand guidelines and building scalable, easy‑to‑use templates for non‑designers
• Ability to interpret and challenge briefs, translating complex information into clear visual narratives
• Strong time management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver at pace
• A collaborative team player, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross‑disciplinary teams

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You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.