Pitch Deck Designer (Freelance) - MX

About the role: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Pitch Deck Designer to join our esteemed marketing agency. This role requires strong design expertise and the ability to create exceptional visual storytelling for presentation decks. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of graphic design principles, have a proven track record of creating impactful deck designs, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Proficiency in layout design, typography, and visual storytelling is essential.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Collaborate with the new business and account teams to understand client objectives and develop design strategies that effectively communicate key messages through presentation decks.
• Utilize your strong design skills to create visually appealing and impactful deck design templates that captivate and engage audiences.
• Ensure consistent branding and visual identity across all deck designs, aligning with client guidelines and maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Translate complex concepts and data into visually compelling and easy-to-understand graphics, charts, and infographics within the deck.
• Stay up to date with design trends, techniques, and software tools related to deck design, and incorporate innovative ideas into your work.
• Work closely with clients or internal stakeholders to gather feedback and iterate on designs, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design assets seamlessly into presentation decks, working closely with content creators and other relevant team members.
• Manage multiple deck design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources efficiently to meet deadlines and deliver outstanding results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, updating designs when needed in time pressing situations

Qualifications:

• 2 years or more experience in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Proven experience working as a strategic designer, with a focus on deck design, preferably within a marketing agency or similar environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of deck design projects, demonstrating creativity, technical expertise, and a keen eye for aesthetics, layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and presentation software Google Slides.
• Deep understanding of design principles, composition, balance, scale, and visual hierarchy, with a demonstrated ability to create designs that effectively communicate messages.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in design elements and formatting within presentation decks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in deck design.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and an understanding of how design can maximize engagement and impact within presentations.