Visual Designer
Vertis
Job Description
About the Role
Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer 'Risers' the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths, a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Bring ideas to life by designing visually compelling presentations, pitch decks, and creative assets that tell a clear, engaging story.
- Collaborate closely with strategists, business leads, and creatives to translate complex ideas into simple, beautiful visual narratives.
- Own the visual identity of new business efforts, ensuring consistency, polish, and innovation across all materials.
- Design with purpose using PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other tools to create high-impact visuals that resonate with clients.
- Lead the visual development of RFPs, proposals, and case studies, tailoring each to the prospect's brand, tone, and business needs.
- Manage timelines and workflows for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on-time delivery without compromising quality.
- Iterate quickly and thoughtfully based on feedback from internal stakeholders, always pushing for stronger, smarter design.
- Maintain and evolve templates, icon libraries, and visual systems to streamline future work and elevate the team's creative output.
- Stay ahead of design trends and bring fresh thinking to how we present our work and our agency.
- Contribute to a culture of creativity and excellence, offering feedback, inspiration, and support to teammates across disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Media Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in visual design, presentation design, or a related creative field.
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual storytelling, layout, and presentation design skills.
- Business level proficiency in English - both written and oral communication.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and a strong understanding of presentation design principles.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop); familiarity with Figma or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong visual storytelling skills—able to translate abstract ideas into clear, engaging visuals.
- Excellent attention to detail, layout, typography, and brand consistency.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills—comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
- A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn, grow, and contribute creatively to a team.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Figma or similar tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Media Arts, or a related field.
Working at Vertis
Rise and Quad are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging—a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories.
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About Vertis
Website
quad.com
Company Size
10000+ employees
Location
Chicago, IL
Industry
Printing
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