Presentation Specialist - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Sidley Austin LLP

Summary

The Presentation Designer will execute existing design concepts and templates for a variety of projects that include primarily, but are not limited to, presentations stored within the firm’s content library, client presentations, responses to requests for proposals, pitch books (PowerPoint and Word documents) and other marketing collaterals. This position reports to the Senior Creative Services Manager but will also take direction from the broader leadership team and members of the Business Development & Marketing team to help articulate sales and business development concepts into sophisticated graphical work product. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and update presentations stored within the firm’s content library.
• Create visual presentations for internal and external clients with particular emphasis on new business pitches. Convey data through graphic elements such as charts, graphs, maps, tables and text.
• Coordinate with business development staff in the development of presentation materials of a graphic nature. Coordinate production activities including preparation of cost and time estimates for projects.
• Execute designs that are consistent with the firm’s brand guidelines.
• Review all art and graphics for consistency of design.
• Perform original keying and incorporate editor’s changes; consult with business development team, lawyers and/or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs.
• Perform quality check and correct for any spelling, format and/or style errors.
• Render computer generated drawings and graphics and modify existing clip art, digital images and layout according to specifications.
• Sources new tools and products that the firm may need to advance the presentation of its services. As needed, produce final documents:  (file preparation, styles, templates, tables, table of contents, etc.)
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources). 

Education and/or Experience: 

Required:

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience manipulating/integrating graphics from spreadsheet or presentation applications for projects ranging from small proposals to large complex efforts with extensive graphics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design and typography for both print and digital media as well as knowledge of the production process.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work within design templates and translate design concepts into finished work product.
• Provide a link to your online portfolio that contains PowerPoint presentations, and/or attach samples of one or more PowerPoint presentations you’ve created.

Preferred:

• Experience in a legal, corporate or professional services environment.
• Portfolio of work available both in print and digital form.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer