Business Presentation Designer
McKinsey & Company · Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- On site
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Create impactful business presentations for clients.
- Collaborate with consultants on slide design.
- Enhance presentation quality with visual improvements.
- Work with Adobe and MS Office suites.
- Fixed-term contract in Paris, France.
About the role
About the Role
This role is a one-year fixed-term contract designed to meet an immediate production capacity need. You will be responsible for creating professional business presentations for client communication purposes. Collaborating closely with consultants, you will transform drafts into impactful, audience-tailored slides that align with McKinsey, client brand, and design guidelines. Your work will involve enhancing the quality of PowerPoint presentations by creating new slides, editing, formatting, ensuring consistent style application, and applying visual improvements. You may also design bespoke presentations with images, vector illustrations, infographics, basic animations, and data-driven graphs, based on thorough design briefings and joint problem-solving with consultants.
About Visual Graphics
Visual Graphics is a team of professional business presentation designers who assist consultants with internal and external communication materials, primarily PowerPoint presentations, but also other print and digital media.
Who You'll Work With
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, McKinsey & Company will provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for rapid expertise broadening, professional growth, and contributing to impactful work.
What You Will Get
- Continuous learning: Access structured programs and a culture that prioritizes feedback for development.
- A voice that matters: Contribute innovative ideas and solutions from day one, upholding ethics and integrity.
- Global community: Collaborate with diverse colleagues across 65+ countries.
- Exceptional benefits: Receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for holistic well-being.
Your Qualifications and Skills
- University degree in graphics design or similar certification.
- 1+ years of work experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of Adobe design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Good organizational skills, attention to accuracy, and time management.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle daily deadlines, unexpected situations, and last-minute changes.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, and a quality-driven mindset.
- Outstanding customer service orientation.
- Native-level French and fluent English business communication skills (written and spoken).
Key skills/competency
- Presentation Design
- PowerPoint Proficiency
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Visual Communication
- Client Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Business Presentation Designer
- Presentation Design
- PowerPoint
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- McKinsey & Company
- Client Communication
- Visual Graphics
- Design
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight presentation design, PowerPoint, and Adobe software skills, aligning with McKinsey's focus on impact and quality.
- Showcase your portfolio: Submit a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to create visually compelling and data-driven business presentations.
- Highlight relevant experience: Emphasize your 1+ years of experience, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate language skills: Clearly state your native French and fluent English proficiency in your application materials.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your collaborative problem-solving approach and customer service orientation.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Business Presentation Designer contract at McKinsey & Company?
- The Business Presentation Designer position at McKinsey & Company is a one-year fixed-term contract.
- What software proficiency is required for the Business Presentation Designer role at McKinsey & Company?
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially PowerPoint, is required. Basic knowledge of Adobe design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is also necessary.
- Do I need to submit a portfolio for the Business Presentation Designer application at McKinsey & Company?
- Yes, you must submit your portfolio along with your application for the Business Presentation Designer role at McKinsey & Company.
- What are the language requirements for the Business Presentation Designer position in Paris?
- Native level language skills in French and the ability to communicate fluently in English for business purposes (written and spoken) are required for this role.
- Is there an opportunity for permanent employment after the fixed-term contract for a Business Presentation Designer at McKinsey & Company?
- Permanent employment is not assured after the one-year fixed-term contract for the Business Presentation Designer role at McKinsey & Company. The contract is designed to meet an immediate production capacity need.
- What kind of visual elements can I expect to incorporate as a Business Presentation Designer at McKinsey & Company?
- As a Business Presentation Designer, you can expect to incorporate images, vector illustrations, infographics, basic animations, and data-driven graphs into presentations.
- What is the primary focus of the Business Presentation Designer role at McKinsey & Company?
- The primary focus is creating professional, impactful, and brand-aligned business presentations for client communication purposes, in collaboration with consultants.