Freelance Creative Designer (PowerPoint & Social)

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 

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More about the role:

Burson is seeking a Freelance Creative Designer specializing in PowerPoint and Social Media. You’ll be embedded in a dynamic environment focused on internal communications and digital design innovation. Collaborate with HR, leadership, and comms teams to translate briefs into visually engaging assets and champion brand consistency across all touchpoints.

What you'll do:

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  Build custom PowerPoint templates, master slides, and advanced presentations, transforming dense information into clean, engaging, on-brand visuals
  
  


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  Design static and animated assets optimized for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social channels, leveraging platform specs and engagement best practices
  
  


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  Rapidly create visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, and similar tools
  
  


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  Develop internal communications materials: newsletters, town hall decks, infographics, campaign visuals, digital signage
  
  


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  Interpret and rigorously apply brand guidelines across all deliverables
  
  


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  Collaborate with stakeholders to translate non-design briefs into clear, effective visual solutions
  
  


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  Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and shifting priorities
  
  


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  Apply storytelling and layout sensibility to distill technical/complex content into compelling, easy-to-digest visuals
  
  

Experience that contributes to success:

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  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including template building, animation, transitions, and data visualization
  
  


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  Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and familiarity with Canva/Figma
  
  


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  Experience designing for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social platforms
  
  


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  Track record in internal comms design: newsletters, decks, infographics, signage
  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to uphold and evolve brand identity
  
  


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  Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  
  


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  Proven ability to juggle concurrent projects under tight deadlines
  
  


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  Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy
  
  

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