Senior Presentation Design Lead (freelance) - remote

United States - Virtual
Creative Team /
Hourly /
Remote
Talk about a great company!

Getting things done – really well and on time –puts a spring in your step and a smile on your face. So does being part of a high-energy team that is dedicated to each and every client’s success.
 
When others shrink back from a complex project, you get energized. When others seek an easy way, you go the extra mile to find the best way.
 
Sharing ROI’s commitment to an extraordinary client experience, you always ask yourself, how can we do something better, something more? Going beyond this, you look to delight the client in unexpected ways. And if there is a gap in the services we provide, you want to know about and act on it. You understand that the ROI client experience needs to be second to none.
 
You also are committed to excellence. If something has your name assigned to it (or your team’s name), you will not allow it to be second rate. It has to be done to the best of your ability, given the time you have to complete it.
 
Sound like you? Read on!


Position Summary

At ROI Communication we help companies engage, inspire and align their employees. We leverage the power of storytelling to deliver the messages, and excellent design is a critical part of memorable and effective communications. We’re looking for senior-level freelancers who specialize in presentation design and live-event presentation experiences, to leverage their artistic and creative design capabilities in both designing and collaborating on great visual presentations.

That’s where you come in.

Instead of being frustrated by the limits of software like PowerPoint or Keynote, you embrace the challenge of telling a story through thoughtfully designed slides that go the extra mile You utilize every skill and thoughtful technique in your design arsenal, sometimes working in programs outside of the presentation platforms to create innovative illustrations and stylized images that help tell a more cohesive and visual story.

The primary programs you'll design in include PowerPoint and Keynote, but also may include other interactive platforms.

*This position requires the capability to work from a home office; on your own computer and Microsoft, Apple and Adobe design software (CS or equivalent). This is a remote opportunity #LI-Remote.

What You'll Do

    • Create assets that are beautiful, innovative and on-time
    • Collaborate closely with other creatives, content strategists, project managers and client teams
    • Exceed the clients’ expectations and make your parents proud
    • Roll-up your sleeves and contribute wherever needed
    • Be comfortable and effective in a remote working model*
    • The ability to flex and take on projects as needed based on your availability and project requirements

What You'll Bring to the Table

    • A strong portfolio of presentations and design samples that showcases your abilities
    • 5 years' experience working with a design studio, advertising agency, or in-house team
    • Able to understand, interpret, and execute a creative strategy
    • Ridiculously high standards for the quality of your work, with close attention to detail, and the patience and willingness to triple check your work 
    • Excellent ability to interpret content and data into user-friendly graphic visualizations.
    • The ability to work both independently and within a collaborative environment
    • Expert-level proficiency in Presentation software (PPT, Keynote) and Adobe CS.
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques, and apply them to your work
    • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    • Flexibility to travel and work on-site as needed for events (will only be requested a few days a year)
    • Provide support to clients and team members during events, including setting up and troubleshooting presentation equipment
    • Experience managing and overseeing design projects from concept to completion
    • Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and track progress
    • Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work closely with team members and clients
    • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders
    • Proven ability to lead and mentor junior team members
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify and address challenges in a timely and effective manner.

What Would Be a Bonus

    • Original Illustration abilities and experience designing custom icons
    • Knowledge of interactive presentation platforms a plus.
    • Motion graphics experience
    • Comfortable using a CMS
    • Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Smartsheet, Asana, or Trello
    • Experience working with remote teams and the ability to effectively manage remote collaboration
Please include links to any presentation samples you may have to share from your portfolio. We'd like to see at least 2-3 presentations, preferably in the original PowerPoint or Keynote format (versus a PDF). We'll also review your digital portfolio or online site, but the presentation samples are an important part of demonstrating your capability in this medium.

ABOUT ROI COMMUNICATION

At ROI you can live your best life: Flexibility, Culture, Purpose, Ownership. 

We believe people should love where they work and feel inspired by their organization. Because inspired people deliver extraordinary results, and that starts with our own team.
 
As a leading employee owned engagement company, we know what it takes to turn companies into communities. We’ve spent the last 20 years crafting innovative, purpose-driven strategies that connect people, invigorate cultures and create brand champions.
 
And we do it all—from planning and creative development, to execution and measuring results—with joy in our hearts and a commitment to doing the right thing.
 
Check out The Spirit of ROI and learn how we work together as team. Visit our website, www.roico.com, to learn more about how you could be a part of our amazing team! Be sure to connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn too.
 
Our Values
We are committed to our company values, and they are evident in all that we do:
 
CULTIVATE A HEALTHY TEAM
We are balanced, inclusive, collaborative, energetic, fun, creative, positive and continuously learning and growing
 
FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS
We are insightful, experienced, proactive, business-minded, responsive and flexible partners
 
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We are committed to adding value, building relationships and delivering results for each other, our clients, our communities and the world
 
MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS
We deliver excellence and quality in everything we do
 
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We are authentic, trusted, respected, accountable and reliable
 
RESPECT EACH OTHER
We treat our team members, clients and partners with respect, honoring everyone as equal, valuable and important.