We are looking for a Senior Presentation Designer

Ogilvy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global creative agency is seeking a Senior Presentation Designer to create visually engaging presentations and marketing materials. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines. This role demands creativity, effective communication, and a can-do attitude to deliver impactful designs that drive client success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in presentation design.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Energetic, organized, and flexible in managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging pitch materials and presentations.
• Collaborate with pitch teams to enhance creative processes.
• Provide supportive feedback during the design process.
• Develop marketing collateral that stands out.

Skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Keynote

Proficiency in Google Slides

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Excellent art direction

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Commercial acumen

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE : WPP). For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.

We are looking for a Senior Presentation Designer

The Senior Presentation Designer will be responsible for producing exciting and innovative presentations for pitches, RFI’s as well as marketing materials.

You will have an exceptional eye for detail and a passion for making information beautiful. The work includes designing RFIs, Documents, Presentations, Credentials, Marketing assets, Event invitations and Internal.

90% of the time will be spent designing presentations, so a mastery of PPT, Keynote and Google Slides is essential, both off and on-line. A good knowledge of creating PPT templates is a essential.

Additionally, you will be versed in Adobe Creative Suite publishing software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).As collaboratively platforms start prevailing in the way we work, a good attitude towards working simultaneously with team members is important.

This role will need someone who can work efficiently under pressure and at a fast pace towards quick turn-around deadlines while working with key senior stakeholders within the business. As such, a calm and can-do, non-precious approach is key. Thinking not just how an audience will process the information in front of them, but how they interact with it too.

Your Role at Social Lab

• Creating insightful / engaging pitch materials.
• Pitch assets e.g. Documents, Pitch Presentations, Pitch Boards, Pitch Books.
• Working collaboratively with pitch teams and colleagues following an interactive approach.
• Open to giving and receiving supportive feedback to facilitate the creative process.
• Creating engaging marketing collateral and materials that give Ogilvy / C2 true standout.
• Creating engaging internal communications.

A bit about you

You need to be resourceful and work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines – while creating beautiful documents and decks and agency materials.

You must be a good communicator, able to work with all levels. You must be comfortable communicating with C-suite and junior team members alike.

You need to be energetic, organised, flexible and motivated – able to deal with multiple deadlines and happy to juggle priorities.

The team is supportive, fun, busy and energetic and we need team players with the same outlook.

You must possess integrity, energy and creativity.

You can work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.

You are flexible, pragmatic yet able to make tough decisions when needed.

You have gravitas with senior clients and the team and are confident presenting ideas at a senior level.

You are highly creative and imaginative, and curious about clients' products and services.

You are self-aware of your strengths and development in the creative process and seek to find ways of improving your craftmanship.

You will advocate for career development, relentlessly hunting for growth opportunities and supporting the growth of junior team members.

Experience / Skills

• Min 5 years relevant experience
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote and Google Slides.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Excellent art direction for interesting formats and layouts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize between multiple different tasks.
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team.
• Desire to excel and grow within and with the company.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do : a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.