Senior Event Presentation Designer Job at The Sage Group in San Francisco

Overview

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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require. Are you the right candidate for this opportunity? One of The Sage Group’s clients is looking for a Sr Event Presentation Designer. Client is an AI research and deployment company focused on building safe, reliable, and steerable AI systems, particularly large language models.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling presentations across multiple software platforms (Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint) for diverse event formats including main stage keynotes, booth sessions, executive meetings, and sales enablement decks
• Provide strategic storytelling consultation and advise on presentation flow, narrative structure, and information hierarchy to maximize audience engagement and comprehension
• Ensure seamless conversion between presentation software while maintaining design integrity and technical requirements for various AV setups
• Master technical specifications for different stage configurations, projector setups, LED walls, and livestream requirements
• Create presentation templates and design systems that scale across different event types and audiences
• Collaborate with speakers and content creators to transform complex AI concepts into visually engaging, accessible presentations with clear narrative arcs
• Understand nuances of designing for different audiences (technical vs. business stakeholders, C-suite executives vs. practitioners, internal teams vs. external customers) and adapt visual language, complexity, and messaging hierarchy accordingly
• Design presentations that work across formats (in-person stages, virtual presentations, hybrid events, and recorded content) while ensuring brand consistency and tailoring visual approach to specific event contexts
• Cross-functional collaboration with event producers, content leads, and speakers to gather requirements and iterate design
• Manage multiple concurrent presentation projects with varying timelines and complexity
• Coordinate with AV vendors and technical teams to ensure presentations meet all technical specifications
• Establish scalable design processes and quality standards for presentation development

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional presentation design experience across multiple event types and audiences with demonstrated storytelling and narrative design expertise, with startups and larger tech companies
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Slides, Keynote, and PowerPoint with deep understanding of software conversion and compatibility issues
• Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Extensive experience with AV technical requirements for different stage configurations, projector setups, LED walls, and livestream platforms
• Portfolio demonstrating presentations designed for technical products, preferably in AI / tech industry and/or in-house tech companies
• Experience designing for diverse audiences: C-suite executives, technical practitioners, sales teams, and general business audiences
• Proven ability to consult on presentation strategy, storytelling structure, and content flow
• Experience designing educational content and technical presentations for complex products
• Background in information design or data visualization

Details

• Duration: 6 months to start, plus extension and contract to hire potential
• Location: Hybrid to San Francisco, CA
• Compensation: 165/hr
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Marketing and Design
• Industry: Technology, Information and Media

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