Senior Presentation Designer

Senior Presentation Designer

At Duarte, we've shaped how the world's most influential leaders and brands communicate since 1988. Empathy sits at the core of everything we create: the ability to know yourself, understand others, and adapt. It runs through every deliverable we craft. We hold a high bar, and we drive our industry rather than follow it.

As a Senior Presentation Designer, you bring stories to life through exceptional visual communication.

You contribute throughout the creative process, collaborate across disciplines, and help elevate the work of those around you. You engage directly with clients to understand their goals, present design rationale, and translate ideas into compelling presentation experiences. With expertise in presentation platforms, animation, and storytelling, you create creative solutions that delight clients and advance the craft.

Our People Live Four Behaviors, The ROAD:

• Rally self and others – contribute positively to teams, share expertise, and help others succeed
• Own the outcome – take responsibility for quality, follow through on commitments, and deliver reliable results
• Astonish with value – create thoughtful, high-impact work that exceeds expectations
• Drive the industry – stay curious, embrace new tools and techniques, and continually improve the craft

Measurement

This role assumes an average monthly billability rate of 75%, but performance will also be assessed on:

• Quality, speed, and consistency of design deliverables
• Client satisfaction and feedback
• Team collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Adherence to project timelines and budgets

Presentation Design & Storytelling

• Design dynamic and visually compelling presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides
• Collaborate throughout the creative process, from storyboarding and visual style development to final deliverables
• Use advanced animation and cinematic techniques to enhance storytelling within presentation software
• Collaborate with content developers to create presentations that align with client messaging and objectives
• Uphold client brand integrity while driving creativity and innovation through thoughtful use of design trends and new tools

Client Partnership

• Partner directly with clients to understand presentation goals, gather feedback, and align on creative direction
• Present design rationale clearly and confidently while incorporating feedback effectively
• Build strong working relationships that foster trust and collaboration throughout a project

Collaboration & Creative Growth

• Generously share expertise in presentation design, motion, and brand best practices with teammates
• Contribute ideas, feedback, and creative problem-solving throughout project work
• Support and mentor designers through knowledge sharing and coaching

Project Execution

• Partner with project managers and account leads to ensure seamless project execution and delivery
• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Deliver organized files and collaborate effectively across disciplines

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 4-6+ years in presentation design, visual storytelling, or related design fields, preferably supporting established brands.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong visual storytelling skills, with expertise in typography, color, and layout.
• Experience integrating animation and multimedia elements into presentations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and mentor team members.
• Strong client-facing skills, including the ability to build strong relationships, manage client expectations, and communicate design concepts.
• Experience with event production and live presentation support is a plus.
• Familiarity with video editing, After Effects, and Figma is also helpful.
• Experience with generative AI tools and AI-enabled creative workflows is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret briefs, brand guidelines, technical specifications, business correspondence, and other project-related documents. Ability to write clear correspondence, reports, and client-facing communications. Ability to present ideas effectively, respond to questions, and communicate design rationale clearly with clients, managers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations changing frequently. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits

Duarte offers a flexible, customized approach to benefits that supports your total wellbeing:

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision for employees
• $100 monthly wellness stipend via PerkUp
• Generous vacation accrual, flexible sick time, and 7 standard + 3 customizable holidays
• "A Day for Me" – an extra day off annually to recharge
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and access to financial coaching
• Ergonomic support, mental health first aid training, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Work-from-home stipends and a fully remote work environment

Compensation Philosophy

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that includes monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology, plus benefits such as 100 percent subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. The national average salary range for this role is $72,500 to $83,000. Actual compensation is based on skills, experience, and a location-based adjustment applied for where the employee resides.

This salary range represents the entry level National Average range for this role in our pay structure. Range and salary are reviewed and adjusted as needed based on location, experience, and job-related skills. Employees new to Duarte typically start at the beginning of the pay range.

Salary Description $72,500–$83,000 (Annual Salary before Geo Adjust)