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Graphic Designer / Media Designer (Executive Visual Storytelling)

Strategic Staffing Solutions · Charlotte, NC, USA ·

Pay:
$28-$30/hr
Job type:
Contract

Job Description

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Graphic Designer / Media Designer (Executive Visual Storytelling)

Location:

Preferred: San Antonio, TX or Charlotte, NC
Remote:

Possible for an exceptional candidate
Duration:

6 month Contract - possible extension
Compensation:

$28-30/Hr

all resumes MUST have portfolio link

Overview

We are seeking a highly creative

Graphic Designer / Media Designer

to support executive communications, visual storytelling, and strategic presentation development within a fast-paced corporate environment.

This is

not a traditional marketing or advertising design role . The primary focus is transforming complex business, technology, risk, compliance, and strategic initiatives into clear, concise, and visually compelling executive-level communications.

The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller who can take ideas ranging from rough concepts to fully developed content and translate them into polished presentations, storyboards, infographics, and executive-ready visual narratives.

What the Team Needs Most
Primary Focus: Executive Visual Storytelling

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

Transform complex information into clear, compelling visual narratives
Develop presentation storyboards and communication flows
Create executive-level presentations and visual communications
Design infographics and visual representations of strategic concepts
Translate abstract ideas into understandable graphics and illustrations
Simplify highly complex business and technical information for leadership audiences
Bonus Experience

While not required, experience in the following areas is highly valued:

Technology organizations
Financial services environments
Risk management or compliance organizations
Technology transformation initiatives
Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts
Emerging technology programs
Domain knowledge is considered a bonus; storytelling and visual communication expertise remain the top priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop executive-level presentations, visual communications, and strategic messaging materials
Build storyboards and presentation flows that effectively communicate business objectives
Create infographics, diagrams, illustrations, and visual artifacts supporting leadership initiatives
Translate technical, risk-related, operational, and strategic concepts into visually engaging content
Partner with leadership, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to develop communication strategies
Create professional presentation materials for executive leadership, chief officers, and board-level audiences
Develop creative concepts while maintaining alignment with corporate branding standards
Present design concepts and incorporate stakeholder feedback into final deliverables
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-changing environment
Support urgent requests and short-turnaround executive communications
Maintain organized design assets, artwork files, and project documentation
Ensure consistency with branding, visual identity standards, approved fonts, and corporate color palettes
Typical Day-to-Day Activities
Creating executive presentations
Building storyboards from business concepts
Designing visual narratives and communication flows
Producing infographics and visual representations of complex information
Supporting leadership communications initiatives
Translating technical and business content into executive-friendly visuals
Managing multiple priorities with changing requirements and deadlines
Target Audiences

Materials developed in this role may support communications for:

Senior Executives
Executive Leadership Teams
Chief Officers
CEO-Level Presentations
Board-Level Presentations
The designer will not typically present content but will be responsible for creating the visual story and supporting materials.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of professional experience in:

Graphic Design
Media Design
Visual Communications
Presentation Design
Information Design
Creative Services

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint expertise
Strong portfolio demonstrating:

Executive presentations
Storyboards
Infographics
Narrative-driven visual communication
Professional corporate design work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong visual storytelling and conceptualization abilities
Experience translating complex business concepts into engaging visual content
Strong understanding of:

Layout design
Typography
Visual hierarchy
Information design
Color theory
Presentation design principles

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Executive communications experience
Corporate communications experience
Experience supporting senior leadership teams
Information design experience
Visual strategy consulting experience
Familiarity with:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Experience in:

Technology organizations
Financial services
Risk management
Compliance environments

Experience creating:

Board presentations
Executive briefings
Strategic communication materials
Leadership storytelling presentations