Presentation Designer

Reports to: Head of Design

Location: ATL or NYC

Purpose

You will be responsible for creating, crafting and producing compelling presentations across clients and New Biz. The ability to lean in on additional design asks is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of high-stakes presentations, including new business pitches, client presentations, and internal PowerPoints and Google Slides presentations
• Translate complex strategic and creative ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives with strong pacing and flow
• Partner closely with Creatives, Strategists, and Account teams to shape presentation storylines—not just execute them
• Design and maintain premium presentation templates, master slides, and asset libraries to ensure consistency and scalability across the agency
• Create bespoke visual assets (infographics, diagrams, mockups, iconography, and image compositions) to elevate storytelling
• Translate complex concepts into easily digestible, beautiful visuals
• Own the end-to-end presentation process, including version control, file management, and final delivery readiness
• Lead or guide freelancers during high-pressure pitch cycles
• Ensure all work meets a high standard of craft, including typography, layout, alignment, and visual consistency
• Troubleshoot and prepare decks for live presentation environments (presenter notes, exports, AV readiness)
• Assist on additional design asks when necessary and available

Competencies

• Narrative Thinking: Ability to structure and refine story arcs, understanding pacing, hierarchy, and audience engagement
• Creative Judgment: Knows when to simplify, when to amplify, and when to push for a stronger visual or conceptual approach
• Collaboration: Works fluidly across disciplines and levels, contributing as a creative partner rather than a production resource
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes full responsibility for the quality and delivery of presentation work, especially under tight deadlines
• Composure Under Pressure: Maintains clarity, speed, and attention to detail in high-stakes, fast-paced environments
• Attention to Detail: Obsessive about precision—alignment, spacing, resolution, and consistency
• Adaptability: Comfortable shifting between different brands, tones, and presentation styles depending on the client or pitch

Professional Skills & Knowledge

• Expert-level proficiency in PowerPoint and Google Slides (including master slides, templates, and advanced formatting)
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator required; After Effects a plus)
• Deep understanding of design fundamentals: typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to create data visualizations and translate complex information into clear, digestible graphics
• Strong file organization and version control practices
• Understanding of presentation environments, including screen formats, exports, and live presentation requirements

Experience

• 4-5+ years of experience in a creative agency or equivalent high-performance environment
• Proven track record of designing high-quality, client-facing presentations, especially for new business and pitch work
• Portfolio demonstrating both system thinking (templates, consistency) and high-impact storytelling (hero slides, narrative flow)
• Experience collaborating with senior creative and strategy stakeholders
• Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple concurrent projects
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding junior designers is a plus

About Iris

Participate or perish. It’s not just our rallying cry – it’s a creative imperative. Iris is the global creative micro-network built for brands that refuse to blend in. With 650 people across 11 offices, we help clients like Samsung, adidas, Bentley, California Pizza Kitchen, Beiersdorf and Samsonite show up in culture with work that stands apart. Powered by Participation, and brought to life across paid, earned and owned media, our agency model is big enough to be dangerous, small enough to stay agile. Founded outside the ad establishment in 1999, Iris has always been defined by its outsider mindset – one that still drives our mission today.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits, but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.

Salary Range

Our estimated range for this role is $65,000-$80,000

Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range.

We pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x/year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential. Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance.

Right To Work In The US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

We are in the office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you!