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Graphic Designer / Media Designer (Executive Visual Storytelling)

Strategic Staffing Solutions · Charlotte, NC, USA ·

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

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

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