PowerPoint Presentation Designer

Description Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., is looking for a PowerPoint Presentation Designer to join our Branding & Communications unit in either our Chicago or Washington DC office
. We will consider remote employees, depending on the state. We are seeking a PowerPoint Presentation Designer who can turn complex ideas into clear, compelling, and visually dynamic stories in PowerPoint. This role is ideal for a PowerPoint expert with strong graphic design skills who thrives on bringing concepts to life — from executive presentations and client presentations. The ideal candidates will know PowerPoint inside and out and appreciate it for both its power of conveying ideas, and see it as a design medium.

The role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer with key stakeholders in corporate, business development, and client innovation and growth. This is a pivotal time to join as we work on the evolution of our visual brand. At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness
, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

• Design, develop, and enhance PowerPoint presentations for executive meetings, business development, client engagements, and events.
• Transform complex information into clear, visually engaging slides using graphics, data visualization, and storytelling techniques.
• Maintain and evolve Smithbucklin’s brand identity through consistent use of photography, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Incorporate multimedia elements — including video, animation, and motion graphics — to enhance the audience's experience.
• Support key initiatives such as thought leadership content, executive communications, and special event presentations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with polish and precision.
• Build and maintain a photo library for PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop a basic course for staff to improve their PowerPoint skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of professional PowerPoint design experience in an agency, corporate marketing, or professional services environment.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of high-impact presentation and design work for B2B or professional audiences created in PowerPoint. A portfolio must be submitted in order to be considered for this role.
• Demonstrated understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines.

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path.

In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people - regardless of position or compensation - an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company. Our hybrid environment offers you the option of working from home two days per week.

Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $90,

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment. You must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.