Infographic Designer

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The South China Morning Post in Hong Kong is seeking a talented Infographic designer to join its award-winning graphics team. You will create visual narratives, infographics, data visualisation, and visual explainers for online, print and social media.

Based at Causeway Bay, you will collaborate with reporters, engineers and editors, learn in-house tools, and help shape SCMP's data storytelling. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in news media, a graphic design degree, strong English, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in news media.
• Proficiency in information design, data visualization, and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Create visual narratives, infographics, data visualisation, and visual explainers for Online (all screens) and Print.
• Manage geographic and mapping resources.
• Find, gather, and process raw data through field research, interviews, etc., to build static and interactive graphics and visuals stories for the Newsroom and other areas of SCMP.
• Work independently at all stages, and join collaborative teams with reporters, engineers, and editors.
• Learn how to use in-house interactive tools to create assets and full dynamic graphics.

Skills

Infographic design

Data visualization

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Project management

English proficiency

Coding skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in graphic design

Job description

The South China Morning Post seeks a talented Infographic designer to join its award-winning graphics team.

Purpose of the position:

Join the SCMP Infographic Team to create detailed Infographics, charts, and visual explainers. The position is part of the team responsible for the research and execution of all visual journalism pieces for Digital, Print and Social Media channels of SCMP.

In this role, you will:

• Create visual narratives, infographics, data visualisation, and visual explainers for Online (all screens) and Print
• Possess analytical and time-management skills, ability to work on multiple short- and long-range projects simultaneously and around deadlines
• Manage geographic and mapping resources.
• Find, gather, and process raw data and information through field research, interviews, etc. to build static and interactive graphics and visuals stories for the Newsroom and other areas of SCMP
• Work independently at all stages, and join collaborative teams with reporters, engineers, and editors.
• Learn how to use in-house interactive tools to create assets and full dynamic graphics

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

• Be an artist able to transform abstract concepts into attractive illustrations
• Show initiative in producing original ideas for graphics
• Meet deadlines in the most optimal way
• Investigate and implement new web-related technologies related to user interface design.
• Maintain the structure and design of the projects based on team and user feedback
• Conduct regular research on emerging technologies related to Infographics and Data visualization
• Create mockups of the widgets and projects to share with stakeholders
• Show initiative in giving and executing original ideas for graphics/visualisations
• Help maintain and improve our graphics templates.
• Coding and Programming skills for server-side development and back-end functionality is a must.
• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or any other related qualifications\ relevant experience
• Min 3+ years of experience in news media
• Creative, energetic, and independent with excellent critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Solid skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects is a plus)
• Proficiency in Experience with information design, data visualization, and visual storytelling
• Proficient project management and organizational skills

Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.

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The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia for over a century. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SCMP is the city’s newspaper of record with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the US. Our vision is "Elevate Thought" and our mission is to "Lead the global conversation about China." SCMP champions the plurality of voices in Asia through its extensive news coverage and is committed to high-standard journalism. Besides its flagship newspaper, SCMP publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first Asian news organization to join the Trust Project, promoting global transparency standards for journalism.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia for over a century. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SCMP is the city’s newspaper of record with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the US. Our vision is "Elevate Thought" and our mission is to "Lead the global conversation about China." SCMP champions the plurality of voices in Asia through its extensive news coverage and is committed to high-standard journalism. Besides its flagship newspaper, SCMP publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first Asian news organization to join the Trust Project, promoting global transparency standards for journalism.