Data Visualization Designer for Public Policy

Center for Strategic and International Studies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIS is seeking an Associate Data Visualization Designer to translate datasets into graphs and infographics for CSIS publications and digital reports. The role combines data, design, and technology to tell fact-based national security stories in a fast-paced editorial environment.

You'll collaborate with editors, researchers, and developers, using Flourish, Datawrapper, HTML5/CSS3, and Adobe Creative Cloud to produce clear, compelling visuals across print and web platforms.

Qualifications

• A./B.S/A.B. in relevant field (data analysis, data visualization, computer science, graphic design) or other relevant experience, including bootcamp training or freelance work.
• 2+ years of experience in data visualization design.
• Solid understanding of data visualization design best practices and general design principles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
• Experience coaching a team of researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners through the design process to surface data stories.
• Solid command of visual design capabilities, including composition, layout, information hierarchy, typography, and color discernment.
• Ability to create in a wide range of media especially web and print.
• Experience in receiving feedback gracefully, knowing how to respond appropriately to client concerns and how to iterate and improve designs based on feedback.
• Strong interest in global affairs and public policy.
• Illustration skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design data visualizations using Flourish and Datawrapper. Create infographics.
• Help researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners to effectively communicate their findings using data.
• Work closely with editorial designers to merge data visualizations with the layout of publications.
• Work closely with publication team editors to help advise programs toward optimal data visualization solutions.
• Support the team to gather feedback from clients and partners to continually improve the products and tools we create.
• Support the design, layout, and illustration of communication materials for print and digital platforms, including reports and presentations.
• Work closely with program stakeholders and relevant iDeas Lab staff to identify CSIS Charts objectives and audiences, and design data visualizations for this product stream.
• Prepare and present concepts/work to stakeholders, articulating design thinking and decisions to non-designers and content experts.
• Support the team to gather feedback from clients and partners to continually improve the products and tools we create.

Skills

Data visualization

Team coaching

Typography & layout

Education

B.S./A.B. in relevant field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML5

CSS3/SASS

JavaScript libraries

Figma

Job description

CSIS is seeking an Associate Data Visualization Designer to translate datasets into graphs and infographics for CSIS publications and digital reports. The role combines data, design, and technology to tell fact-based national security stories in a fast-paced editorial environment.

You'll collaborate with editors, researchers, and developers, using Flourish, Datawrapper, HTML5/CSS3, and Adobe Creative Cloud to produce clear, compelling visuals across print and web platforms.