Deck/UX Designer

POSITION SUMMARY: We're looking for a versatile Presentation & Experience Designer to own the visual quality of our pitches, proposals, and client-facing materials. As a media agency without a dedicated creative team, this role is critical in translating strategy and ideas into clear, compelling, and well-designed presentations.This role is design-forward, not strategy-heavy: you'll work closely with account, strategy, and leadership teams to shape content into persuasive narratives, polished decks, and simple digital experiences. You'll also provide light UX design support for client-facing flows, mockups, and wireframes when needed.This is an ideal role for a designer who enjoys structure, storytelling, and clarity-and wants ownership over presentation quality across the agency.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Presentation & Deck DesignDesign high-quality pitch decks, proposals, and client presentations from outlines, notes, or rough draftsTranslate complex media, performance, and strategy concepts into clear visual narrativesCreate and maintain presentation templates (Google Slides / PowerPoint / Keynote)Ensure visual consistency, hierarchy, and readability across all materialsElevate slides with charts, diagrams, timelines, and frameworks (not just "pretty slides")Collaborate with leadership on high-stakes new business pitchesLight UX & Experience DesignCreate low- to mid-fidelity wireframes for simple client-facing experiences (landing pages, dashboards, content hubs)Improve flow, structure, and usability of presentations and digital conceptsPartner with strategy or media teams to visualize user journeys and touchpointsProvide basic UX thinking (information architecture, hierarchy, clarity), not full product designVisual SystemsHelp define and evolve the agency's visual standards in the absence of a formal creative teamBuild reusable design components (slide layouts, icons, charts)Apply client brand guidelines accurately and thoughtfullyCollaboration & ProcessWork independently with minimal hand-holdingManage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environmentTake feedback from non-designers and translate it into effective design solutionsREQUIREMENTS: 3-6 years of experience in presentation design, graphic design, or agency designStrong expertise in Google Slides and/or PowerPoint (this is essential)Proficiency in Figma (or similar) for layout and light UX workStrong understanding of:Visual hierarchyTypographyLayout and spacingStorytelling through designExperience designing for client-facing or executive audiencesAbility to work from rough content and make it polished and persuasiveComfortable working without a large creative team or art directorWe are only looking for candidates in/around the Chicago Metro Area and do not offer relocation assistance.WHY WORK AT NOVUS: We Bring Brands To Where People Live Their Lives.NOVUS is an independent local media planning and buying agency. We are focused on local media of all types including video, audio, OOH, digital, and print. We have carved out a unique position in the marketplace; with comprehensive data sets, proprietary tools and some of the best strategists in the industry, NOVUS builds and executes plans that achieve remarkable results.NOVUS provides a collaborative work environment, with career advancement potential and offers an array of benefits as well as considerable time off allowances. Additionally, as a mid-sized agency, team members have direct exposure to senior management on a regular basis and they get the opportunity to work on a range of assignments with significant responsibilities. By joining one of the premier media companies in the industry, you'll be part of a team that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and seizing opportunities daily.Position SalaryWe are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is: $65,000 - $85,000. This range reflects the base salary for this position.NOVUS BenefitsNOVUS offers a full array of health care and wellness benefits, which currently includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurances, short and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, legal services, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Eligible employees are those that are full-time salaried or part-time salaried employees working 30 hours per week or more, as well as those whose eligibility is required by applicable state law. A group retirement savings plan is also available to all salaried employees. While the Company continually seeks to improve upon and add to its current benefits suite, it believes you will find the benefit programs as comprehensive as any in the industry.A Word on DiversityNovus Media is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against and applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our agency is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we strongly encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02