Overview
Graphic Designer/Data Visualization Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at Visual Capitalist
Title: Graphic Designer/Data Visualization
Company: Visual Capitalist
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Design & Architecture, Creative Arts/Media
Position: Graphic Designer (Data Visualization)
Are you able to distill complex concepts into simple, but visually captivating stories? Are you passionate about the intersection of design and data? If so, we’re eager to hear from you!
Our Mission Visual Capitalist is on a mission to ‘Make the World’s Data More Accessible’. We started out in 2011 with the belief that art, data, and storytelling can be combined to make complex issues more digestible. Today, we’ve become a leading media company with over 8 million monthly site visitors. On top of that, in late 2023 we launched Voronoi, the world’s first mobile media platform focused on facts, not opinions.
Since then, Voronoi has grown to over 50,000 users across Android and iOS, and holds the title as the 5th most-funded app of all time on Kickstarter.
The Role
We’re looking for a graphic designer to join our Original Content (OC) team. This is a focused, 7-person team responsible for creating several graphics per day on a range of topics including business, financial markets, and more.
The ideal candidate has proven experience in the medium of data visualizations, and can absorb new information quickly, distilling it in a way that is visually compelling yet easy to understand.
Designers on our OC team work closely with the Senior Editor, and are generally responsible for one visualization per day. All of the team’s output is optimized for a mobile audience, and will be published on both Voronoi and , this is a varied and
fast-paced
role with ample opportunity for self-direction,
creative freedom
, and
career growth
.
Are You a Good Fit?
Here are the attributes we’re looking for:
Innovative
:
You possess
a creative flair, continuously seeking fresh approaches to data visualization.
Adaptable:
You’re comfortable working in a
dynamic environment
that may require you to re-prioritize projects or employ different visual styles.
Efficient & Detail Oriented:
You maintain a strong
attention to detail
, even when faced with tight deadlines.
Growth Mindset:
You’re open to feedback, and are always striving to perfect your craft.
Accountable:
You take ownership of your work, going the extra mile to see things through when needed.
Experience:
You have
experience designing content that is centered around data. Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Flourish, or other relevant software is a must.
Nice-to-haves
Knowledge in specialized areas such as animation, generative AI, etc. can be valuable
Understanding of search engine
optimization
(SEO) principles and creating designs that are optimized for online visibility
Compensation
The
salary range
for this position is $46,000-$58,000. The actual salary will be based on various factors, including the candidate’s level of skill and past experience, aligned with the needs of the role, budget, and addition to base salary, we offer a
comprehensive benefits
package:3 weeks annual vacation + an extra birthday vacation day Extended
health benefits
Additional annual Health Spending Account Dog-friendly office in the heart of Gastown Weekly happy hour and other …
