At Duarte, we’ve spent nearly four decades shaping how some of the world’s most influential brands and leaders communicate. Our work has helped define what great presentations can be, from executive communications and product launches to keynotes on some of the world’s biggest stages.

As a Senior Presentation Designer at Duarte, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how leading brands bring their biggest ideas to life.

We’re looking for an exceptional designer with strong creative judgment, deep presentation expertise, and a genuine passion for the power of presentations. You see presentations as more than slides. You understand how great design and storytelling can clarify complex ideas, influence an audience, and turn an important message into a memorable experience.

Deep expertise in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides is essential, but technical mastery alone isn’t enough. You have a strong point of view about design. You know what great work looks like and have the craft and judgment to get it there.

You’ll bring that thinking to high-stakes communications for some of the world’s most recognized brands, working directly with clients and Duarte teams to push ideas further and produce work that exceeds expectations. For major keynotes and events, that may also mean working alongside our clients on site as presentations come together for the stage.

The bar is high because the work matters. Clients come to Duarte for important moments when their ideas need to land. We’re looking for someone who is energized by that responsibility, cares deeply about the craft of presentation design, and wants to help push what presentations can be.

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 excellent work.
• Astonish with value: Go beyond executing the ask by bringing ideas and creative thinking that make the work better.
• Drive the industry: Stay curious, raise the creative bar, and help advance what presentation design can be.

Measurement

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

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

Presentation Design & Storytelling

• Design exceptional presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual stories.
• Bring a sophisticated eye to typography, composition, color, imagery, and visual hierarchy.
• Develop creative concepts and visual approaches, from storyboarding and style development through final execution.
• Use advanced animation and motion intentionally to enhance storytelling and audience experience.
• Collaborate with content developers and creative teammates while upholding client brand integrity and pushing the work creatively.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Partner directly with clients to understand their goals, present creative thinking, and guide the work toward the strongest solution.
• Work closely with Art Directors to bring the creative vision to life, contributing ideas and creative problem-solving throughout the process.
• Generously share expertise in presentation design, motion, and brand best practices with teammates.
• Support and mentor designers through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Partner with project managers, account leads, content developers, and creative teammates to manage priorities, keep work moving smoothly, meet deadlines, and deliver within scope and budget.
• Support high-profile keynotes and events, including traveling on site when needed to help prepare presentations for live delivery.

Technology & Innovation

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Use presentation software as a creative medium, applying advanced animation and other techniques to expand what is possible within the platform.
• Leverage AI and emerging creative tools to strengthen creative exploration, improve workflows, and create greater client value.
• Stay curious about evolving technologies and continually explore new ways to advance the craft of presentation design.act work that exceeds expectations

We’re looking for a presentation designer whose work shows strong creative judgment and thoughtful design decision-making. Your portfolio should demonstrate more than technically polished slides. We want to see how you use design to shape a story and elevate good ideas into exceptional creative work.

• 4 to 6+ years of experience in presentation design, visual communication, brand design, or related design fields, preferably supporting established brands.
• A standout portfolio demonstrating strong typography, composition, visual hierarchy, and storytelling.
• A genuine passion for presentations as a creative medium and a belief in the impact a great presentation can have on an audience.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong animation and motion skills within presentation software.
• Strong client-facing skills and the confidence to present and advocate for creative thinking.
• Experience supporting major events, executive presentations, keynotes, or live presentation environments is highly valued.
• Experience working on site with clients and event teams is a plus.
• Familiarity with After Effects, video editing, Figma, and generative AI or AI-assisted creative tools is helpful.

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.