What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Visualization Designer position at Council on Foreign Relations?
CFR is seeking a data visualization designer/editor to join our team in New York City or Washington, DC. The data visualization designer will be responsible for creating charts, tables, maps, and informational graphics to include in articles and other publications and will contribute to visual storytelling projects. They will report to the Associate Director of Data Visualization and work collaboratively with the Digital Content team and staff across the organization.
The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to)::- Design data visualization graphics to support CFR content and projects
- Create charts and maps using Datawrapper and other tools for a range of media, including news stories, explainers, reports, social media, email, and video
- Find and analyze publicly available datasets, using Excel/Google Sheets or other tools to aggregate and analyze data
- Ensure accuracy and quality of data used in graphics
- Field requests for graphics, communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback
- Pitch ideas for graphics and graphic-led stories
- Write and edit graphic-led articles
- Contribute to visual storytelling projects, including storyboarding
- Develop interactive data visualizations to enhance user engagement and storytelling
- Maintain and update the library of data visualization components to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects
- Manage and maintain data visualization tools, platforms, libraries, and third-party integrations
- Collaborate across teams to ensure data visualizations meet and adhere to industry standards and CFR’s design guidelines
- Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
- 2 year's experience designing static and interactive data visualizations for digital platforms
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in data visualization design
- Experience working with editorial teams, researchers, and developers to create data-driven content
- Demonstrated ability to create clear and effective data visualizations
- Experience using Excel/Google Sheets for basic data analysis
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator and Figma, or other design programs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with graphic design
- Proficiency with writing and editing, with attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree required; a masters degree or coursework in data visualization is helpful but not required
- Expertise in visualization tools such as D3.js, Flourish, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of information design principles and storytelling through data
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Figma
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with data cleaning and preparation is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3.js, Observable)
- Knowledge of R or Python
- Experience in journalism or a newsroom setting
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An interest in global affairs
- Please submit a résumé, cover letter stating your interest in the position, and a portfolio of recent work.
- The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000, depending on experience.
- In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000