Presentation Designer
Dimensional Fund Advisors · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Austin, TX
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Job highlights
- Design presentations for global events.
- Visualize complex financial data effectively.
- Collaborate with experts and creative teams.
- Utilize PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Manage multiple projects under deadlines.
About the role
Presentation Designer
The Dimensional design team synthesizes complex financial concepts into elegant and easy-to-digest communications. The Presentation Designer helps realize this vision for the firm’s global program of high-end, dynamic virtual and in-person events. The ideal candidate has a passion for data visualization, an insatiable curiosity, and a tenacity for discovering the right design solution to bring content to life.
Working closely with subject matter experts to conceptualize new ideas, the Presentation Designer will apply design thinking and gestalt principles to create clear, engaging presentations that help our investment experts educate, train, and inform prospects and clients across the globe. This designer should be comfortable managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and working in a collaborative environment where designs are debated and refined as a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and design high-quality PowerPoint presentations that align with business goals and the needs of our sales and investment teams
- Develop data visualizations and format numerical data, charts, text, and other visual graphic elements
- Work closely within the broader Creative team and with other members of the Marketing department in the development of a design from start to finish
- Create animations to illustrate complex concepts
- Collaborate with speakers to create or improve their presentations
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the business in the development and maintenance of presentation materials
- Work closely with project managers to coordinate the production of presentations as part of a full suite of event collateral
- Maintain brand standards and consistency of message and design across presentation materials
- Review work for accuracy of typing, layout, consistency, and format
- Ensure proper prioritization, meet all established deadlines, and proactively resolve issues that may impact the success of active projects
Competencies Required
- Ability to translate and simplify complex data through information graphics and charts
- Ability to work independently and take initiative iterating to solve creative problems
- Ability to work as part of a team, and take both broad and narrow direction
- Expert proficiency with: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), Adobe Creative Suite, and coding experience that focuses on data-driven data visualization (html/JavaScript/D3/JSON/Python)
- Exceptional customer service skills that help support a teamwork mindset
- Highly organized and results-oriented
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Exceptional time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize independently based on workflow dependencies, competing business initiatives, and time constraints
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in situations that involve arriving at a consensus
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative
Educational Background And Experience
- Bachelor’s in Graphic design, communications, marketing, advertising, or a related field
- Minimum three years of experience in marketing, communications, design, and/or advertising, with a focus on communication design and/or brand management
Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.
Key skills/competency
- Presentation Design
- Data Visualization
- Graphic Design
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Information Graphics
- Event Collateral
- Brand Standards
- Motion Graphics
- Client Education
Skills & topics
- Presentation Designer
- PowerPoint
- Data Visualization
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Information Graphics
- Financial Communications
- Event Design
- Motion Graphics
- Marketing Design
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in presentation design, data visualization, and using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Craft a compelling portfolio: Showcase your best presentation designs, emphasizing your ability to simplify complex information and create engaging visuals. Include examples of data visualization and animations.
- Understand Dimensional's focus: Research Dimensional Fund Advisors' business, their client base, and their commitment to clear communication of complex financial concepts.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and any experience with data visualization coding (HTML/JavaScript/D3/JSON/Python).
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Prepare examples of how you've worked with subject matter experts and stakeholders to refine designs and meet project goals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific software expertise is essential for a Presentation Designer at Dimensional Fund Advisors?
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Adobe Creative Suite is crucial. Additionally, experience with coding for data-driven data visualization, such as HTML/JavaScript/D3/JSON/Python, is highly valued for this Presentation Designer role.
- How does Dimensional Fund Advisors use presentations for client education?
- At Dimensional, presentations are key tools for educating, training, and informing prospects and clients globally. As a Presentation Designer, you'll translate complex financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals that support investment experts.
- What is the typical team structure for a Presentation Designer at Dimensional Fund Advisors?
- The Presentation Designer works closely with the broader Creative team and other members of the Marketing department. You'll also collaborate directly with subject matter experts, speakers, and project managers to bring presentations to life.
- How important is data visualization in this Presentation Designer role?
- Data visualization is a core component of this Presentation Designer position. You will be responsible for developing clear and compelling data visualizations, formatting numerical data, charts, and text into effective graphic elements.
- What kind of projects can I expect as a Presentation Designer at Dimensional Fund Advisors?
- You can expect to work on high-end, dynamic virtual and in-person events, conceptualizing and designing engaging PowerPoint presentations that align with business goals. This includes creating animations and ensuring brand consistency across event collateral.
- Does Dimensional Fund Advisors offer opportunities for career growth for a Presentation Designer?
- Yes, Dimensional offers a variety of programs to support career development, including educational initiatives, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to celebrate the company's history, culture, and growth.
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