Graphic Designer, Data Visualization

Visual Capitalist; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks annual vacation

Extended health benefits

Health spending account

Flexible work environment (in-office,

Dog-friendly Gastown office with free

Summer Friday half-days

'Happy Hour' office drinks and other社

Job summary

Visual Capitalist is seeking an Intermediate Graphic Designer with expertise in data visualization to join our Brand Solutions team. You will turn complex data into clear, compelling, shareable visual stories for major global brands.

You will collaborate with content specialists and strategists, mentor junior designers, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment with deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with data visualization.
• Agency background and/or digital publishing experience are assets.
• Animation experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with writers, strategists, and creatives to bring data-driven stories to life.
• Consult with clients on visual storytelling and design best practices.
• Mentor junior dataviz designers and share best practices.
• Contribute to learning sessions, meetings, and debriefs with insights.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines from concept to final execution.

Skills

Graphic design

Data visualization

Adobe Creative Suite

AI in design

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Tools

Tableau

Flourish

RawGraphs

QGIS

Job description

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. Using infographics, data visualizations and charts, we create visually-intuitive content on business, investing, technology, and more.

Over 15 years later, we're now a leading digital media company with:

20M+ monthly site visitors

287k+ email subscribers

2M+ social followers

Our work is seen and shared regularly by senior leaders including Liz Ann Sonders (CIO Charles Schwab), Tim Ferriss (best-selling author/podcaster), Michael Dell (Founder of Dell) and Steve Case (Founder of AOL) . In addition, we are regular contributors to the World Economic Forum, Business Insider, Zero Hedge, MarketWatch, and CNBC and our clients include Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Gucci, The World Bank, New York Life, MSCI, Teck Resources, and many more.

About the Role

We're looking for an Intermediate Graphic Designer, with expertise in data visualization, to join Visual Capitalist's Brand Solutions team.

We're looking for someone who can work closely with content specialists and strategists to turn data into clear, compelling, and shareable visual stories for major global brands. If your passion sits outside data-driven storytelling, this role likely won't feel like home.

You're inspired by Visual Capitalist's content and love exploring new ideas quickly—whether that's sketching out concepts, or using AI tools to iterate quickly. For you design isn't just a licence for Adobe Creative Suite, it's a way of thinking and solving problems for your clients. You're a teamplayer, who loves collaborating with other designers, copywriters, art directors, and campaign managers. You are unflappable under pressure—you know what I'm cooking—and thrive in a demanding production environment where a day without a deadline is a day without sunshine.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with writers, strategists, campaign managers, and other creatives to bring data-driven stories and campaigns to life for the Visual Capitalist audience across a range of formats.
• Consult with clients on visual storytelling and design best practices, guide them on what works and what doesn't, and advocate for strong storytelling and design.
• Mentor emerging dataviz designers by sharing your experience, offering feedback, and modeling creative excellence.
• Contribute actively to learning sessions, project meetings, and debriefs, sharing inspiration and insights while staying current with best practices.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with calm efficiency, taking work from initial concept to final execution on time and to a high standard, incorporating feedback along the way.

Requirements

You are a fantastic fit for this role if you can identify with these traits and skills:

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with specific experience in data visualization. Creative agency background, industry credentials (RGD, DesCan, AIGA), and/or prior experience in digital publishing are definite assets.
• Creative instincts: You bring a strong visual point of view, a steady flow of ideas, and a sharp eye for detail. You understand the narrative behind the data and know how to elevate it visually. You gather inspiration, think in stories, and translate concepts into clear, compelling designs. Animation experience is a bonus.
• Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (illustrator, photoshop, firefly, etc); data visualization tools, (Tableau, Flourish, RawGraphs); and a track record of using AI to supercharge your design process. Bonus points for experience with GIS (QGIS), motion graphics, and interactive media.
• Team player: a strong track-record of working as part of a creative team, including with writers, strategists, and campaign managers, and (for senior levels) past experience mentoring junior creatives.
• Presentation and consultation skills: including experience pitching creative concepts and articulating design decisions to clients, while educating them on best practices and providing strategic recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You thrive in a fast-growing, fast-moving environment. You think beyond the brief, look for opportunities to improve processes, and help build systems, standards, and ideas that move the team—and the company—forward.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will be local to our headquarters, in Vancouver, BC, though exceptional candidates in other parts of Canada will also be considered.

Compensation

The approximate starting salary for this position is $55–75k. The final salary will be determined by various factors, including the candidate’s skill level, experience and education aligned with the needs of the role, budget, and market.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 3 weeks annual vacation
• Extended health benefits
• Additional annual health spending account
• Flexible work environment (in-office, remote, or hybrid options)
• Dog-friendly Gastown office with free snacks
• Summer Friday half-days
• 'Happy Hour' office drinks and other social events