Visual Communications Designer

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the creation of value-based, storytelling presentations and visuals that simplify complex data while supporting high visibility moments and brand consistency across outputs.

  • Lead design for product launches and executive-ready collateral
  • Translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design visually compelling presentations and other Sales materials that combine storytelling, information design, and data visualization to communicate key messages clearly and memorably.
  • Transform technical product slides into a "value-based" customer narrative.
  • Develop graphics, layouts, infographics, tables, charts, and other visual elements that make complex information clear, engaging, and easy to understand.
  • Elevate raw content (outlines, drafts, data, and notes), into polished graphics or presentation-ready materials.
  • Support high-visibility moments, including Product launches, Sales Kick-offs and other corporate events, and customer presentations with design that performs.
  • Apply BMO brand guidelines, visual identity standards, and style guides consistently across all outputs.
  • Develop templates and presentation assets, including sourcing appropriate imagery, icons, and graphics from approved resources.
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, version control, and appropriate file management throughout the design and production lifecycle.
  • Work with subject matter experts and approvers to refine content, obtain required approvals, and maintain evidence of approvals where needed.
  • Stay abreast of design trends, tools, and technologies to incorporate innovative design elements into presentations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in visual communication, presentation design, brand design, or multimedia design.
  • Demonstrated expertise in presentation design, design principles, typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Advanced expertise in PowerPoint as a design and storytelling tool.
  • Experience creating print-ready documents and high-quality presentation collateral for executive or client-facing use.
  • Ability to translate complex, abstract, or technical information into clear visuals
  • Highly detail-oriented: meticulous about alignment, consistency, and visual polish.
  • Strong intrapersonal skills (i.e., the ability to interact with all levels of management)
  • Curiosity, creativity, and interest in continuing to grow across brand design, digital experiences, accessibility, event activation, and emerging creative tools.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, and interactive storytelling platforms is a plus.
  • Experience in financial services, asset management, or another regulated industry is helpful but not required.

Benefits

  • health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
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Visual Communications Designer

BMO U.S. · Chicago, IL · Hybrid