Sr. Communication Designer

LinkedIn•New York, NY

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be based in New York. We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Senior Communication Designer to join our dynamic Communication Design Team. On the Communication Design Team, we partner with the LinkedIn Executive Team and cross-functional team members to craft compelling, narrative-driven presentations that have a significant impact-at-scale. Using innovative and strategic methods, we enhance stories and experiences to effectively communicate with targeted audiences, both internally and externally at LinkedIn.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in graphic design, design communication, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 + years of experience in graphic/visual design, with a focus on presentation design
2 + years of experience working directly with C-Level Executives, advocating for design best practices and presenting design rationale
Experience with industry‑standard tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, etc.)
To be considered for this position, you must include your portfolio, website or other samples of work demonstrating design expertise

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in delivering projects of medium to large-scale complexity independently with support from senior ICs or Manager
Demonstrated ability to influence across the respected design and craft area; Regularly engaging in cross-functional discussions
Strong ability to deliver design solutions for unstructured problems that have some dependencies on other cross-functional areas/products/teams
Experience using collaboration tools such as Teams, Slack, and Airtable
Experience using Figma
C-Level Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Presentation Design
Visual Communication & Typography
Systems Thinking
Project Management
Adaptability & Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Business Strategy & Product Thinking

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, narrative-driven presentations for large offsite events, all-hands meetings, and other related design assets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand guidelines
Collaborate directly with senior leadership, (SVPs, VPS, Chiefs of Staff) and cross-functional teams to understand design needs, delivering effective, visually compelling solutions
Effectively communicate design rationale to stakeholders and cross functional partners and integrate feedback to refine designs ensuring continuous improvement
Translate complex business and communication objectives into clear, engaging, and visually appealing presentations and design assets, considering the broader impact on the entire project or event
Manage time effectively and set clear boundaries with partners across multiple initiatives, ensuring work meets deadlines and expectations, in a fast-paced environment
Develop dynamic animations and interactive elements to enhance storytelling and engagement within presentations, using motion and cinematic techniques to convey complex content simply
Adhere to brand guidelines and design principles (layout, color theory, typography, hierarchy) for consistency across all materials
Contributes to branded templates and resource libraries in tools such as PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
Stays up to date on design trends and emerging technologies to enhance presentation quality and storytelling methods
Work outside typical 9-5 hours and travel to events as needed to meet project deadlines and expectations
Perform other related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to handle diverse design challenges