Presentation Designer

Vercel is seeking a Presentation Designer to own presentation design end to end and help make every deck, from an intimate strategy meeting to a high-profile main-stage keynote, a sharp and compelling reflection of our brand and story. This role will own the full lifecycle of presentation design, from initial concept through storytelling, visual design, presentation systems, and final delivery across PowerPoint, Figma, Keynote, and Google Slides. Based in San Francisco or New York City and reporting to the Director of Creative Design.

Responsibilities

Own presentation design strategy and execution end to end; Design visually compelling presentations that combine storytelling, information design, and data visualization; Build and maintain a cohesive presentation design system; Develop scalable, branded presentation frameworks across Google Slides, PowerPoint, Figma, and Keynote; Partner with Design Engineering to explore, prototype, and potentially build internal tools; Establish workflows and governance for presentation assets; Identify repetitive presentation-design tasks and create systems, automation, or tooling; Build and maintain a consistent visual identity across all presentation materials; Partner directly with executives and speakers to tailor narratives and visuals; Integrate multimedia including animation, video, and interactive elements; Translate complex technical ideas into clear, engaging visuals; Iterate quickly on feedback from executives and cross-functional partners; Support Vercel's highest-visibility moments including product launches, corporate events, customer presentations, and executive keynotes.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in visual communication, presentation design, brand design, or multimedia design; Expert proficiency in Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint, and Figma Slides; Strong understanding of presentation systems, including templates, reusable components, master layouts, documentation, and asset governance; Experience building and maintaining scalable, on-brand self-service templates for use by teams with different levels of design expertise; A systems-oriented mindset and an interest in improving creative workflows through tooling, automation, and close collaboration with engineers; Experience partnering with design engineers or developers to prototype or build internal creative tools is highly valued; Experience incorporating multimedia elements such as audio, video, animation, and interactive content; Experience developing visual narratives for B2B SaaS, developer tools, technical products, or services; Ability to research and precisely translate complex information into clear and compelling visual narratives; Adept at customizing presentations to align with different speakers, audiences, formats, and themes; Proven track record of designing high-impact presentations for main-stage corporate events as well as smaller executive, strategic, and customer-facing meetings; Experience collaborating effectively with C-suite executives and senior leaders on presentation projects; Portfolio demonstrating a range of presentation work across different formats, themes, audiences, and levels of visibility; Evidence of strong project management from initial concept through final delivery; Track record of maintaining brand integrity across a broad presentation ecosystem.

Nice to have

Motion design or motion graphics skills; Experience building plugins, prototypes, automation, or internal creative tools; Understanding of front-end development or experience collaborating closely with Design Engineering teams; Comfortable flexing into smaller brand and visual-design projects when time allows.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including equity; Inclusive Healthcare Package; Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills; Flexible Time Off; We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.