Data Visualization Designer: Craft Compelling Data Stories

AKQA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA, part of WPP, is seeking a Data Visualization Designer in Atlanta who can transform large data into compelling visual stories. You will craft charts, dashboards and visual systems with polish, collaborating closely with strategists, writers, and designers to ensure the data story supports the broader client narrative.

The role requires a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality data visualization work, a sharp eye for typography and layout, and comfort presenting to clients.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating high-craft data visualization work.
• Natural storyteller with ability to extract insight from complex data.
• Strong command of visualization principles, typography, and layout.
• Experience presenting to clients in client-facing settings.
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets and make them accessible.

Responsibilities

• Take large, complex macro datasets and uncover the most compelling stories.
• Design beautiful, clear data visualizations that communicate insight with impact.
• Translate abstract data into visual narratives that are immediately understandable.
• Craft charts, graphics, and visual systems with polish and aesthetic refinement.
• Collaborate with strategists, writers, and designers to align data story with narrative.
• Iterate quickly, exploring multiple visual approaches for clarity and power.
• Present and articulate visualization rationales to client stakeholders.

Skills

Data visualization

Storytelling

Information design

Typography

Layout

Client-facing

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

AKQA, part of WPP, is seeking a Data Visualization Designer in Atlanta who can transform large data into compelling visual stories. You will craft charts, dashboards and visual systems with polish, collaborating closely with strategists, writers, and designers to ensure the data story supports the broader client narrative.

The role requires a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality data visualization work, a sharp eye for typography and layout, and comfort presenting to clients.