Graphic Designer II (PowerPoint Designer Specialist) at The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Graphic Designer for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­Mettawa, IL. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay: $35-38/hour to start! 
• Assignment Length: 6 months with possibility of extension or conversion based on performance & budget. 
• Shift: Monday - Friday, standard shift, HYBRID ROLE (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Responsibilities include: 
  • Work within PowerPoint, and utilize skills to create graphics, charts, infographics, color themes, animations, hyperlinks, transitions and video within PowerPoint. 
  • Analyze messages and determine how content should be best designed, including type, colors, design, etc. to best achieve the overall goal.
  • Interpret complex information and concepts and translate into easy-to-understand visuals. 
  • Be responsible for designing and producing high-quality, professional presentations efficiently and productively; creating and updating content-heavy PPT presentations for senior executives, marketing brand teams and internal cross-functional teams. 
  • Collaborate with teams on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations. 
  • Consistently communicate with creative and project teams to drive presentation projects to completion, while maintaining ability to also work independently, often with little direction from clients, and engage and utilize resources when necessary.
  • Develop effective presentation storytelling and engaging design to impress and exceed the expectations of our clients. Maintain awareness of current design trends, new techniques, and technology, and apply whenever possible.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field. 
• 2+ years of experience working in a creative agency environment. 
• Proficiency in PowerPoint REQUIRED. 
• Knowledge of Adobe creative suite programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator and Acrobat.  

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-356-0046.
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