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Visual Communications Manager

Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond

Posted 2026-09-15 · Verified live 2026-09-19

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<b>Overview</b><br><p>We are seeking an exceptional <strong>Executive Presentation Designer</strong> to join the Executive Office team. This role is responsible for transforming complex ideas, business strategies, organizational priorities, and technical concepts into compelling visual narratives that influence decision-making at the highest levels of the company.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ideal candidate combines world-class design skills with strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. They possess a deep understanding of storytelling, visual communication, and executive communications, and can craft presentations that resonate with internal and external audiences, including senior leadership, customers, partners, investors, and employees.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This role reports into the Executive Office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p><p><strong>Executive Presence</strong></p><ul><li>Builds credibility with senior leaders through professionalism, judgment, and high-quality execution.</li><li>Operates effectively in sensitive and highly confidential environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Storytelling</strong></p><ul><li>Simplifies complex topics into clear, memorable narratives.</li><li>Understands how to structure information for executive decision-making and influence.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Business Acumen</strong></p><ul><li>Quickly grasps organizational priorities, business strategies, and operational challenges.</li><li>Connects design decisions to business outcomes.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Agility &amp; Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Thrives under tight deadlines and changing priorities.</li><li>Balances speed with quality in a high-visibility environment.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Builds strong partnerships across functions.</li><li>Incorporates feedback effectively while maintaining design excellence.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Impact</strong></p><p>Success in this role is measured by:</p><ul><li>Clarity and effectiveness of executive communications.</li><li>Quality and consistency of executive presentation materials.</li><li>Influence on strategic discussions and decision-making.</li><li>Executive stakeholder satisfaction and trust.</li><li>Continuous improvement of storytelling and visual communication capabilities across the organization.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>This role is ideal for a designer who wants to operate at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, leadership, and design, helping shape how executives communicate vision, priorities, and outcomes across the company.</strong></p><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><p><strong>Executive Storytelling &amp; Presentation Design</strong></p><ul><li>Design high-impact executive presentations for leadership team meetings, all-hands, board reviews, customer engagements, keynote speeches, strategy sessions, and organizational communications.</li><li>Translate complex business, technical, and organizational concepts into clear, persuasive, and visually engaging stories.</li><li>Develop presentation narratives that align messaging, visuals, and data into a cohesive executive storyline.</li><li>Create presentation frameworks that simplify complexity while maintaining strategic depth and accuracy.</li><li>Elevate executive communications through thoughtful layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and information design.</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner directly with executive leaders, chiefs of staff, business managers, and communications teams to shape messaging and narrative direction.</li><li>Challenge assumptions and provide creative recommendations to improve clarity, audience engagement, and overall effectiveness.</li><li>Understand business context quickly and translate leadership intent into compelling visual communications.</li><li>Drive consistency across executive presentations while ensuring flexibility for different audiences and scenarios.</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Information &amp; Data Visualization</strong></p><ul><li>Transform complex datasets, organizational structures, strateg</li></ul>

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