Art Director, Data Visualization & Narrative Design

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party®; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,312 - 172,200; Full time

Job summary

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® is seeking an Art Director specializing in Data Visualization to create innovative design solutions for data storytelling. The ideal candidate should have 7–10 years of experience in data-driven design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design tools like D3 and Processing. This role will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop engaging visuals across various platforms. The position is a W-2 contract for 6 months, offering competitive pay rates based on location.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience working with data-driven design in agency, studio, or media environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating diverse formats and high-quality visual work.
• Experience translating data into clear, engaging visual narratives.
• Proficiency in graphic design, typography, and illustration.
• Understanding of user-centered design and cross-platform visual storytelling.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver polished outputs.
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams including editorial, engineering, and data science.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative data visualization and infographic design solutions.
• Create visual systems and design languages for editorial charts and graphics.
• Partner with creative leads and directors to execute high-quality design work.
• Translate complex data into clear, narrative-driven visual stories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editors, designers, engineers, and data teams.
• Lead design execution from concept through production across multiple formats.
• Prototype and test design concepts across platforms and use cases.

Skills

Data Visualization & Information Design

Editorial & Narrative Design

Creative Direction & Concept Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

D3

Processing

Job description

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® is seeking an Art Director specializing in Data Visualization to create innovative design solutions for data storytelling. The ideal candidate should have 7–10 years of experience in data-driven design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design tools like D3 and Processing. This role will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop engaging visuals across various platforms. The position is a W-2 contract for 6 months, offering competitive pay rates based on location.