Dimensional Fund Advisors
Presentation Designer
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Notes to applicants:Dimensional sees great value from collaborating in our offices and appreciates the benefits of flexibility. Most roles fit our office-first hybrid approach: We are together on our campuses Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and have the choice to work in the office or remotely, depending on what is best for that work day, on Mondays and Fridays. This approach maximizes in-person collaboration and interaction while simultaneously providing flexibility and applies to most roles globally with a few exceptions that require more or less time in the office. Please discuss with your Recruiter to confirm the details for this specific role.
Resumes and portfolios (when applicable) are required as part of your application. When applying from a mobile device or tablet, you may not be able to attach a resume. If you cannot include an attachment at the time of your application, you will receive a follow up email asking you to attach your resume from a computer.
Here at Dimensional, we strive to be an inclusive workplace for all. Even if you do not match every qualification listed, if you are interested in who we are, what we do, and why we do it, we suggest and encourage you to apply.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, such accommodation is available upon request.
Job Description:
The Dimensional design team synthesizes complex financial concepts into elegant and easy-to-digest communications. The Presentation Designer helps realize this vision for the firm’s global program of high-end, dynamic virtual and in-person events. The ideal candidate has a passion for data visualization, an insatiable curiosity, and a tenacity for discovering the right design solution to bring content to life.Working closely with subject matter experts to conceptualize new ideas, the Presentation Designer will apply design thinking and gestalt principles to create clear, engaging presentations that help our investment experts educate, train, and inform prospects and clients across the globe. This designer should be comfortable managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and working in a collaborative environment where designs are debated and refined as a team.Key Responsibilities:Conceptualize and design high-quality PowerPoint presentations that align with business goals and the needs of our sales and investment teams.
Develop data visualizations and format numerical data, charts, text, and other visual graphic elements.
Work closely within the broader Creative team and with other members of the Marketing department in the development of a design from start to finish.
Create animations to illustrate complex concepts.
Collaborate with speakers to create or improve their presentations.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in the business in the development and maintenance of presentation materials.
Work closely with project managers to coordinate the production of presentations as part of a full suite of event collateral.
Maintain brand standards and consistency of message and design across presentation materials.
Review work for accuracy of typing, layout, consistency, and format.
Ensure proper prioritization, meet all established deadlines, and proactively resolve issues that may impact the success of active projects.
Competencies Required:Ability to translate and simplify complex data through information graphics and charts.
Ability to work independently and take initiative iterating to solve creative problems.
Ability to work as part of a team, and take both broad and narrow direction.
Expert proficiency with: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and Adobe Creative Suite.
Coding experience that focuses on data-driven data visualization (html/javascript/D3/JSON) a plus.
Exceptional customer service skills that help support a teamwork mindset.
Highly organized and results-oriented.
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize independently based on workflow dependencies, competing business initiatives, and time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in situations that involve arriving at a consensus.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Educational Background and Experience:Bachelor’s in Graphic design, communications, marketing, advertising, or a related field.
Relevant Years of Experience: Minimum three years of experience in marketing, communications, design, and/or advertising, with a focus on communication design and/or brand management.
In order to be considered, please provide an online portfolio or a pdf with recent, relevant work.#LI-HYBRIDDimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.
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Resumes and portfolios (when applicable) are required as part of your application. When applying from a mobile device or tablet, you may not be able to attach a resume. If you cannot include an attachment at the time of your application, you will receive a follow up email asking you to attach your resume from a computer.
Here at Dimensional, we strive to be an inclusive workplace for all. Even if you do not match every qualification listed, if you are interested in who we are, what we do, and why we do it, we suggest and encourage you to apply.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, such accommodation is available upon request.
Job Description:
The Dimensional design team synthesizes complex financial concepts into elegant and easy-to-digest communications. The Presentation Designer helps realize this vision for the firm’s global program of high-end, dynamic virtual and in-person events. The ideal candidate has a passion for data visualization, an insatiable curiosity, and a tenacity for discovering the right design solution to bring content to life.Working closely with subject matter experts to conceptualize new ideas, the Presentation Designer will apply design thinking and gestalt principles to create clear, engaging presentations that help our investment experts educate, train, and inform prospects and clients across the globe. This designer should be comfortable managing multiple projects with tight deadlines and working in a collaborative environment where designs are debated and refined as a team.Key Responsibilities:Conceptualize and design high-quality PowerPoint presentations that align with business goals and the needs of our sales and investment teams.
Develop data visualizations and format numerical data, charts, text, and other visual graphic elements.
Work closely within the broader Creative team and with other members of the Marketing department in the development of a design from start to finish.
Create animations to illustrate complex concepts.
Collaborate with speakers to create or improve their presentations.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in the business in the development and maintenance of presentation materials.
Work closely with project managers to coordinate the production of presentations as part of a full suite of event collateral.
Maintain brand standards and consistency of message and design across presentation materials.
Review work for accuracy of typing, layout, consistency, and format.
Ensure proper prioritization, meet all established deadlines, and proactively resolve issues that may impact the success of active projects.
Competencies Required:Ability to translate and simplify complex data through information graphics and charts.
Ability to work independently and take initiative iterating to solve creative problems.
Ability to work as part of a team, and take both broad and narrow direction.
Expert proficiency with: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and Adobe Creative Suite.
Coding experience that focuses on data-driven data visualization (html/javascript/D3/JSON) a plus.
Exceptional customer service skills that help support a teamwork mindset.
Highly organized and results-oriented.
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize independently based on workflow dependencies, competing business initiatives, and time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially in situations that involve arriving at a consensus.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Educational Background and Experience:Bachelor’s in Graphic design, communications, marketing, advertising, or a related field.
Relevant Years of Experience: Minimum three years of experience in marketing, communications, design, and/or advertising, with a focus on communication design and/or brand management.
In order to be considered, please provide an online portfolio or a pdf with recent, relevant work.#LI-HYBRIDDimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.
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