Presentation Designer
What we believe
In the past two years, more than a trillion dollars have been invested in software companies at record prices. And in many cases, the underlying tech is the greatest enabler to the business strategy. But has the approach to govern technology value creation caught up to the magnitude of the risk?
We believe a better way is possible – a more programmatic, proactive approach to actively manage technology throughout the investment lifecycle – and that’s what we do.
Our role
We know that technology can create truly transformative change, and its role in business is only growing. Crosslake is here to support the changemakers and help them buy, build and run better technology.
What we value
You could be a good fit for Crosslake if you see yourself reflected in our guiding values:
Service. We effect change by empowering others.
Curiosity. We believe great advice starts with deep understanding.
Credibility. Our expertise is earned and proven.
Commitment. It’s our privilege to serve clients in their critical moments.
Creativity. We are inspired by the constant pursuit of better.
Overview
As Crosslake’s Business Communications Designer, you will contribute to highly visible work in support of our practice delivery teams’ client-facing deliverables. You will own all in-house practice delivery production work, ensuring that final reports, presentations, redacted samples and other sales enablement materials look professional and polished. In addition, you will assist our creative director on brand development and design as time allows. You will work directly with our client delivery teams to provide superior service and consultation for visually appealing, dynamic and polished materials that effectively convey complex information to private equity tech investors and their portfolio companies across a wide range of industries. Your successful track record of working independently means you are self-motivated, disciplined, resourceful and comfortable serving as a primary communications lead. As a strategic and analytical thinker, you are attentive to details, not afraid of asking clarifying questions and comfortable working with complex and specialized subject matter.
This position reports directly to the Creative Director.
Responsibilities
- Work closely and build strong relationships with each consulting team to develop recommendations for effective communication and design related to presentations, reports and other client-facing deliverables
- Edit, design and format PowerPoint and Word documents, ensuring adherence to brand-specific design, formatting and messaging guidelines
- Conceptualize, create and implement graphics, illustrations and page layouts / templates
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and manage revisions to deliverables
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, working quickly and collaboratively, and operating especially well under time constraints
- Maintain organized files and documentation for easy access and future reference
- Provide user guidance and support to team members using branded PowerPoint and Word templates
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve production processes and techniques
- Other marketing duties as assigned
Requirements
- Demonstrable skills in advanced PowerPoint and Word design, formatting and production with a strong portfolio of prior projects using these programs
- 3+ years of professional experience producing high-level, client-facing documents for a sales or consulting organization
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Understanding of design principles, typography, visual emphasis and color theory
- Experience with all stages of the design / production process
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards learning and self-improvement
- Experience building and using corporate style templates
- Experience with infographics / data visualization
- Intermediate business writing / editing skills
- Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), developing macros an automation scripts within PowerPoint and Word