Presentation Designer (2 Year Fellowship)

This role is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Professional Fellowship Program, a two-year career opportunity for talented professionals. The Presentation Designer will be a full-time, benefits-eligible employee, fully integrated into the team and subject to all BBBSA policies. The position is funded for two years, with potential continuation based on business need and funding.

About the Role

The Presentation Designer reports to the Senior Director of Creative & Content and is responsible for designing compelling, polished, and strategically effective presentations that advance BBBSA’s mission. This role partners with leaders across the organization to transform complex ideas, data, and narratives into visually engaging materials for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, fundraising initiatives, strategic partnerships, conferences, and other high-profile audiences. The designer will also establish presentation design standards by developing scalable templates, reusable assets, and best practices to elevate consistency and quality across the organization.

Location: 100% remote within the Continental United States. Occasional travel (5%) for team meetings, BBBSA’s Annual In-Person All-Staff Meeting, and the National Conference.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine professional, on-brand presentation materials that communicate complex ideas with clarity, visual impact, and strategic storytelling.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to create presentations for the National Board of Directors, fundraising efforts, strategic partnerships, conferences, donor engagement, and other high-impact opportunities.
• Translate written content, data, and concepts into visually compelling slides aligned with BBBSA’s brand standards and communication objectives.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive presentation asset library, including branded PowerPoint templates, icons, charts, infographics, and other reusable elements to enable staff to create consistent, professional-quality presentations.
• Design custom graphics, illustrations, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Cloud for presentations and other communication materials.
• Enhance audience engagement and visual storytelling by incorporating animation and transitions where appropriate.
• Manage multiple presentation projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Stay informed on presentation design trends, storytelling techniques, and emerging tools to continuously improve quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrate commitment to BBBSA’s shared leadership competencies and organizational values.
• Provide consistent follow-up on assigned projects and after meetings, fostering an inclusive and empowering team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of professional graphic design experience, with a preference for experience designing executive-level presentations, pitch decks, fundraising materials, or conference presentations.

Skills

• Experience creating and delivering presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Portfolio demonstrating presentation design skills, including slide design, visual storytelling, and information hierarchy.
• Strong understanding of typography, color, layout, and data visualization principles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices for presentation design.
• Experience creating animated presentations and assets using PowerPoint, Adobe After Effects, or similar motion design tools (preferred).
• Experience designing presentations for executive leadership, Boards of Directors, fundraising, or investor audiences (preferred).
• Experience developing presentation systems, templates, and scalable design libraries (preferred).
• Experience creating custom icons, infographics, illustrations, or data visualizations (preferred).
• Experience designing for live events, keynote presentations, or conference general sessions (preferred).