Sr. Presentation Designer

Onward Search is seeking a Senior Presentation Designer for an entertainment client in New York, New York. This hybrid contract role involves joining the internal creative team to develop visually exceptional and strategically effective executive presentations. The designer will combine strong design sensibility with motion and storytelling expertise to bring internal strategies, vision, and product narratives to life, focusing on high-quality executive presentations in Google Slides and PowerPoint. The role requires 5+ years of experience and advanced proficiency in design software.

Must Have

• Design and produce high-quality executive presentations in Google Slides and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate closely with product and creative leadership to elevate narratives, simplify complex information, and ensure conceptual clarity.
• Apply established brand guidelines intelligently—knowing when to adapt or diverge to strengthen message impact.
• Develop motion graphics and animated sequences using After Effects to enhance storytelling and engagement when needed.
• Craft succinct headlines, taglines, and slide copy that maximize comprehension.
• Translate verbal or written briefs into cohesive, visually consistent stories with strong storytelling, flow, and pacing.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• 5+ years of experience in presentation, visual, or motion design, ideally supporting executive or strategic communications.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Demonstrated ability to produce polished motion sequences that enhance narrative storytelling.
• Strong sense of typography, hierarchy, and visual composition.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills, including ability to synthesize and rewrite content for clarity.
• Experience collaborating with product, strategy, and creative teams on high-visibility initiatives.
• Portfolio must be included on the resume to be considered.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior Presentation Designer for our entertainment client. This is a hybrid contract role. The schedule is hybrid (Tuesdays and Thursdays onsite) through 2025, transitioning to full-time onsite (Monday through Friday) starting January 5, 2026. Standard hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

You’ll join the internal creative team to develop visually exceptional and strategically effective executive presentations. This role combines strong design sensibility with motion and storytelling expertise to bring internal strategies, vision, and product narratives to life.

Portfolio must be included on the resume to be considered.

Senior Presentation Designer Responsibilities:

• Design and produce high-quality executive presentations in Google Slides and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate closely with product and creative leadership to elevate narratives, simplify complex information, and ensure conceptual clarity.
• Apply established brand guidelines intelligently—knowing when to adapt or diverge to strengthen message impact.
• Develop motion graphics and animated sequences using After Effects to enhance storytelling and engagement when needed.
• Craft succinct headlines, taglines, and slide copy that maximize comprehension.
• Translate verbal or written briefs into cohesive, visually consistent stories with strong storytelling, flow, and pacing.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Senior Presentation Designer Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in presentation, visual, or motion design, ideally supporting executive or strategic communications.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Demonstrated ability to produce polished motion sequences that enhance narrative storytelling.
• Strong sense of typography, hierarchy, and visual composition.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills, including ability to synthesize and rewrite content for clarity.
• Experience collaborating with product, strategy, and creative teams on high-visibility initiatives.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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