Art Director, Presentation Design

Art Director

At Duarte, we've shaped how the world's most influential leaders and brands communicate since 1988. Empathy sits at the core of everything we create the ability to know yourself, understand others, and adapt and it runs through every deliverable we craft. We hold a high bar, and we drive our industry rather than follow it.
As an Art Director, you shape the visual direction of high-stakes presentations and elevate the work of designers across the team. You communicate directly with clients, facilitate creative discussions, and bring executive presence to conversations where visual strategy, storytelling, and design decisions need to align. With deep expertise in presentation platforms, animation, and storytelling, you deliver creative solutions that set new benchmarks in creativity and client delight.
Our people live four behaviors — the ROAD:
Rally self and others — lead with candor, mentor designers, and bring out the best in a team
Own the outcome — define what good looks like, keep your promises, and protect the margin
Astonish with value — solve big problems, make craft look effortless, and hold a high bar
Drive the industry — set a standard others work to match and advance the craft
Measurement
This role assumes an average monthly billability rate of 65%, but performance will also be assessed on:
Speed, quality, and consistency of both personally produced work and art-directed work
Client satisfaction and alignment
Collaboration across design, content, and client service
Contribution to creative best practices and workflow improvements
Creative & Design Leadership
Direct the visual style, pacing, and overall aesthetic of presentation experiences
Apply motion, imagery, and design trends to create engaging, cinematic solutions
Provide hands-on art direction and production support from concept through final delivery—sketching, creating, refining, and elevating presentation work directly, not just directing others
Guide clients toward the right creative solution when requests need reframing
Client Partnership
Serve as a trusted creative advisor who can read the room and simplify decisions
Lead client-facing working sessions, facilitate creative conversations, present rationale with executive presence, and align stakeholders on visual direction
Co-create solutions in real time during client discussions
Support account strategies, pitches, and RFPs when visual expertise is required
Systems Thinking & Brand
Oversee visual work across anchor or strategic accounts
Build and maintain brand toolkits; train teams on consistent application
Conduct brand audits and present objective insights
Maintain brand integrity while knowing where creative boundaries can be pushed
Technology & Workflow
Demonstrate expert proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite
Mentor others in specialty areas such as motion, 3D, video editing, or template systems
Recommend creative solutions based on venue, format, and technical needs
Leverage new design tools, AI applications, and workflow improvements to elevate output
Project Leadership
Oversee 4–6 concurrent projects and balance speed, quality, and efficiency
Provide clear, constructive feedback and mentor designers to strengthen their craft
Direct and support a blended team of full-time employees, contractors, and specialty partners to deliver high-quality work efficiently
Partner with Client Services on capacity planning and resourcing
Deliver organized handoffs and collaborate effectively across disciplines
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
7–10+ years in presentation design, visual storytelling, or related design fields
Expert proficiency across presentation software and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong foundation in layout, typography, color, pacing, and motion
Strong executive presence with clients and the ability to build strong relationships, manage client expectations effectively, and articulate design concepts and ideas clearly
Experience as a people manager or creative lead, including coaching creative talent, setting expectations, giving feedback, and supporting performance and development
Experience with event production and live presentation support is a plus
Experience with motion/3D, video editing, Figma, After Effects, or generative AI is also helpful
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret briefs, brand guidelines, technical specifications, business correspondence, and other project-related documents. Ability to write clear correspondence, reports, and client-facing communications. Ability to present ideas effectively, respond to questions, and communicate design rationale clearly with clients, managers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations changing frequently. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that includes monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology, plus benefits such as 100 percent subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. The national average salary range for this role is $83,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation is based on skills, experience, and a location-based adjustment applied for where the employee resides.
Salary Description $83,000 to $100,000