About JobsOhio

JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts. Economic development is about creating a place where companies can thrive, and individuals can enjoy a higher standard of living. JobsOhio plays a leading role in economic development and serves as a catalyst to accelerate growth by investing in communities, helping Ohio's businesses expand and attracting new companies to the state - all contributing to job creation, greater payrolls, and more investment.

Summary of Position

This position will support the enterprise by creating best in class, visually appealing presentations that showcase ideas and tell stories for a variety of audiences. This position will develop (design and maintain) presentations via PowerPoint, or any other technology, to support executive leadership, project proposals, and JobsOhio's ten sectors. This position reports to the Director, Presentation Design and will collaborate directly with executive team members, events, creative services, and research teams to execute accurate and timely work. The Presentation Designer will be able to effectively communicate complicated ideas in visually compelling and effective ways including infographics - data analysis and data visualization.

The Presentation Designer will take information, including abstract or complex concepts and data, and make it memorable and compelling through creative visuals and storytelling. They must have the ability to communicate information and data effectively with the use of concept mock-ups and execution of charts, graphs, diagrams, motion graphics, etc. - making data and content feel digestible and memorable.

This is a hands-on role requiring demonstrated skill in graphic design and data visualization. We will request a portfolio with examples of your creative approach and finished work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of customized templates that are rich in detail, animation, and graphics to ensure a consistent brand for the enterprise
• Develop and design presentations that advance key business objectives and tell the story through clean, concise, and well-organized content
• Support executive, project, business development, and sector teams with internal and external facing presentations and communication tools in coordination with Director, Presentation Design and Director, Creative Services
• Collaborate cross-functionally to obtain up-to-date data to design for presentations
• Use current data analysis, graphic design, and appropriate graphics and technology tools to present information in a way that is accurate, accessible, and appealing
• Stay informed and educated on new features and developments in Adobe Creative Suite
• Support consistent brand standard implementation across all touch points and audience experiences
• Attention to detail, review and proof designs for errors before distribution
• Have and maintain a contemporary knowledge of design theory and tactics, including a keen eye and skill for typography, color and style. Additionally perform design audits and other research and information gathering to inform design
• Expand, update, and maintain various JobsOhio brand assets in coordination with Director, Presentation Design and Director, Creative Services
• Be a proactive and cooperative team member who can also work independently and have a track record of creating and consistently meeting project deadlines
• Understanding of content in presentations and the technology to support the live production of presentations as needed

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of design and visual communication presentation experience
• Innate creativity, design skills, and strong copy writing skills demonstrating the ability to transform complex ideas and messages into simple and comprehendible deliverables
• Ability to transform key data points and metrics into visually appealing charts, graphs, etc.
• Expertise in PowerPoint with a focus on presentation development
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office
• Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc)

• Strong cross-functional team relationship management and able to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt and react quickly to unexpected changes and situations
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize projects based on deadlines and highest attention needed
• Strong attention to detail and an excellent communicator
• Engaged, flexible, self-motivated and success driven
• Ability to manage challenging situations and stakeholders
• Capable of critical thinking, with an eye for creative detail
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and required edits on work and promptly apply to work product

• Experience in traditional, digital and emerging medias
• Strong communication, presentation, and verbal skills

Education Requirements

BA/BS in visual communications, graphic design, or design related field preferred.

JobsOhio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, familial status, or veteran status.