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PowerPoint Designer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

bursonglobalcareers

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Posted yesterday
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WHO WE ARE: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com  For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. More about the role: As a PowerPoint Designer, you will be the creative force behind some of Burson’s most important presentations – designing and building best-in-class templates and pitch decks that help win new business. Working closely with our new business, strategy and creative teams, you’ll transform complex ideas into clear, compelling and beautifully designed stories. This is a hands-on design role for someone who lives in PowerPoint, has an exceptional eye for layout and typography, and knows how to position a narrative so it lands with senior client audiences. What you'll do: * Design, build and maintain a suite of on-brand PowerPoint templates, master slides and reusable assets for use across the agency * Craft high-impact pitch decks for new business opportunities, turning strategic narratives into visually persuasive presentations * Partner with new business, strategy and creative leads to structure and position content so each story flows and persuades * Elevate raw content – data, copy and concepts – into polished, presentation-ready design, often under tight deadlines * Develop infographics, charts, icons and data visualizations that make complex information simple and engaging * Safeguard brand consistency across all presentations, ensuring every deck reflects Burson’s identity and quality standards * Advise teams on presentation best practice, layout and visual storytelling to raise the bar across the business * Manage multiple briefs simultaneously, prioritizing effectively and remaining calm under pressure Experience that contributes to success: * Advanced, expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including master slides, templates, animations and transitions * Strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for asset creation * A standout portfolio demonstrating template design and high-stakes pitch or new business presentations * Excellent layout, typography and data-visualisation skills, with a sharp attention to detail * Experience designing within brand guidelines and building scalable, easy-to-use templates for non-designers * Ability to interpret and challenge briefs, translating complex information into clear visual narratives * Strong time management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver at pace * A collaborative team player, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-disciplinary teams #LI-SF2 YOU BELONG AT BURSON: Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our  Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our  California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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