Freelance Sr Presentation Designer

WHO WE ARE

Crossmedia is a global media independent agency committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Founded in 2000, we are a large minority‑owned full‑service media planning &buying agency with 500+ professionals worldwide. We focus on creating innovative connections between brands and people across channels and budgets, ensuring media transparency and client trust while investing in the well‑being and growth of our colleagues.

We’re seeking a versatile, detail‑oriented Senior Freelance Designer to support design needs across New Business, Marketing, Internal Communications, and key Client initiatives. This role is ideal for a designer who excels in presentation design, understands brand consistency, and can translate complex information into clean, compelling visuals.

The position is covering a paternal leave with an expectation to join on a part‑time basis in March (20 hours a week), followed by full‑time (40 hours a week) from late April through August. Candidates should be based in New York City and be able to work onsite when needed.

• Design and build PowerPoint templates for pitch meetings and written submissions.
• Design and format pitch decks and presentations (primarily in PowerPoint).
• Create visual assets for pitch meetings such as team cards, agendas, name cards, placemats, leave‑behind, and other collateral.
• Maintain and update agency credentials decks to reflect current capabilities and case studies.
• Design and develop charts: create visually compelling charts, graphs, and infographics for presentations, reports, dashboards, and digital platforms.
• Data visualization: translate raw data into intuitive visual formats that communicate insights effectively.
• Design internal agency presentations for all agency meetings and learning & development workshops.
• Design social media graphics for Linked In, Instagram, and other relevant platforms.
• Create signage, collateral, and visual materials for internal events, programs, and announcements.
• Create templates for thought‑leadership one‑sheets and white papers.
• Basic video editing or animation is a plus.
• Design and/or format presentations for key client meetings, including sessions with CMOs, CEOs, and other senior stakeholders.
• Ensure client‑facing materials meet brand guidelines and deliver a polished, executive‑ready visual standard.

• 8+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably within an agency or marketing environment.
• Expertise in PowerPoint; experience creating templates and high‑impact presentation visuals.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Figma.
• Strong eye for layout, typography, and brand consistency.
• Ability to work quickly, manage parallel deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Portfolio showcasing presentation design and multi‑format digital/print work.

• Flexibility to work in a hybrid manner with in‑office and work‑from‑home options (depending on role).
• Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies.
• Sponsored healthcare options and agency‑wide physical & mental health support.
• 401(k) with company match (USA) and generous Pension (UK).
• Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries.
• Generous paid parental leave policy.
• Life milestone recognition & support.
• The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Cross medians find their happiness (e.g., travel, enrichment class, fitness membership, or professional development).
• Cell phone/tech reimbursement.
• Student loan payment plan (US).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Learning & development and training programs.
• And burgers – lots and lots of burgers.

Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority‑owned company, we are committed to an inclusive environment. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company…