Visual Storyteller (P4571)

84.51° Overview:

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.

Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.

84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.

Join us at 84.51°!

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84.51° knows customers, and we know how to connect you.

Using a sophisticated, proprietary suite of tools and technology, we turn customer data into actionable knowledge. With unparalleled customer data and predictive analytics capabilities, we deliver personalized marketing strategies and ensure the best experience for customers of Kroger and more than 300 consumer-packaged-goods companies. We put the customer at the center of everything we do, resulting in a more dynamic, informed and personal approach to driving customer loyalty.

The AI Enablement Storytelling and Marketing team is responsible for bringing the story of AI at 84.51° to life — translating complex technology and data into compelling, accessible narratives for a variety of audiences. We create the materials, frameworks, and visual assets that help internal and external stakeholders understand and engage with our AI capabilities.

As the Visual Storyteller, you'll be an integral part of solving visual communication challenges for users and stakeholders across the business. You have a passion for innovative design with a user-centered focus — you know how to create engaging, readable experiences and you love finding creative answers to unusual problems. You'll take information-dense content and transform it into polished, reusable, brand-aligned presentations, white papers, and visual assets that resonate across audiences. You thrive on feedback and improvement, and you're excited to develop your skills within our Experience Design organization.

If this sounds like you, join the 84.51° Experience Design team and be part of the next wave of storytelling that brings together industry-leading AI capabilities and compelling visual communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transform raw, unpolished content — including mixed-format slide decks, screenshots, and hand-drawn diagrams — into compelling, digestible visual stories that align with 84.51° & Kroger brand standards
• Build and maintain a library of templatized marketing and storytelling assets for the AI Enablement team, working through a backlog of needed assets to create reusable, scalable frameworks
• Develop white paper templates in PowerPoint that allow multiple versions to be published for different audiences on the same topic
• Rebuild and redesign charts and graphs from Excel into polished, brand-aligned PowerPoint visuals
• Communicate design needs with your team through appropriate documentation, layouts, mockups, and production-ready assets
• Apply a strong understanding of form, layout, and visual hierarchy to ensure all materials are readable, professional, and audience-appropriate
• Collaborate on a cross-functional team comprised of product, design, data science, and engineering to deliver a unified, quality visual experience across AI Enablement materials
• Meet with stakeholders to develop an understanding of their needs and translate them into effective visual communication solutions
• Deliver high-quality assets on quick turnaround timelines, managing multiple requests and priorities simultaneously
• Maintain and apply 84.51° & Kroger brand guidelines consistently across all deliverables
• Represent the interests of good design and user needs to your team and stakeholders
• Stay curious about AI and emerging technology, developing a working knowledge that informs how you communicate complex topics visually
• Take ownership of your personal professional growth, setting objectives and finding ways to achieve them as you advance within our design organization

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional PowerPoint skills — ability to build sophisticated, brand-aligned presentations from scratch or from rough, unpolished inputs
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite required - High level of proficiency in Illustrator & Photoshop is necessary. Basic working knowledge in other Adobe software is desirable.
• Strong grasp of brand standards and experience applying existing visual guidelines consistently across deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex, information-dense content into clear, visually compelling materials for multiple audiences
• Strong sense of form, layout, and visual hierarchy
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with quick-turn project timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated skill in creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work with frequent ambiguity and change
• Excitement and willingness to learn new skills and try new methods and approaches
• Familiarity with Figma is a plus
• Animation experience is a plus; After Effects experience specifically preferred
• General interest in and understanding of AI and technology
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Experience Design, or equivalent experience

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