Senior Financial Presentation Designer (Investor Relations)

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. ([NYSE: IONQ]) is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, has achieved 20x performance results and accelerated innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company set a world record in quantum computing performance with 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity.

The role involves contributing to IonQ’s financial narrative through quarterly investor presentations, financial conferences, investor days, and Board materials. The ideal candidate combines 12+ years of experience in visual design, presentation design, or visual communication with a technical mindset, narrative and editorial instincts, and the ability to execute quickly in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities:

• Keynote Storytelling and Design

  Craft story-driven, best-in-class presentations for the CFO and senior executives, ensuring clarity and persuasiveness for both financially and technically sophisticated audiences.

• Executive-Level Collaboration

  Partner closely with the CFO, Head of Investor Relations, and the IonQ Brand team. Present to and collaborate with senior executives, navigate feedback gracefully, and iterate quickly.

• Data Visualization

  Translate complex financial data and technical concepts into clean, compelling slides. Ensure charts and layouts make the point without unnecessary decoration, helping investors and analysts grasp technical roadmaps, performance metrics, and financials at a glance.

• Technology and Financial Storytelling

  Develop narratives connecting IonQ’s technology milestones to investor and analyst messaging. Quickly grasp unfamiliar technical content and distill it into meaningful, consumable visuals.

• Investor Day and Event Design

  Create cohesive experiences across all investor event touchpoints, including presentation content, invitations, emails, web and IR portal assets, signage, and on-site materials, adhering to IonQ’s brand standards.

• Design Operations and Brand Standards

  Build and maintain templates, chart libraries, and common systems to enable non-designers on the IR and Finance teams to produce on-brand materials independently.

• AI-Forward Practice

  Stay curious and proactive about using AI for design work, including prompting, efficiency, and learning on the fly as tools evolve, while maintaining a high-quality bar.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of professional experience in visual design, presentation design, or visual communication in a fast-paced environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating design fundamentals—typography, layout, color sensibility—across presentation, digital, and print media, with the ability to articulate design rationale.
• Exceptional proficiency in PowerPoint presentation design. Mastery of Figma. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience presenting creative proposals and rationale to senior executives, and comfort navigating stakeholder feedback and ambiguity.
• Ability to grasp unfamiliar technical or financial content and distill it into clear visuals.
• Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to triage competing priorities and handle high volume without sacrificing quality.
• Familiarity with AI principles for design, including prompting, efficiency, and responsible use.
• Demonstrated discretion with sensitive and confidential information, including material non-public information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Investor Relations, corporate finance, or a public company’s earnings cycle.
• Motion graphics capability in After Effects or comparable tools.
• Experience with Claude Design, and demonstrated use of AI tools beyond image generation, such as accessibility checks, design variations, and efficiency tooling.
• Experience with design systems: production and maintenance of asset libraries and documentation.
• Strong editorial instinct, including the ability to write or refine headlines, captions, and short-form copy that strengthen the visual narrative.
• Executive presentation coaching experience, including tone, pace, scripting, and stage presence.
• Familiarity with web and UI/UX principles, including responsiveness and accessibility, and with CMS tools.
• Passion for emerging technology and financial communication.