Freelance Data Visualization Designer — Travel Storytelling

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

Job summary

AKQA is seeking a Freelance Data Visualization Designer to turn macro-level data into compelling, narrative visuals for a major travel brand. This is a client-facing freelance role from ASAP through October 9, 2026, requiring storytelling, polish, and collaboration with strategists and writers.

Expect ~40 hours/week with Atlanta preference and travel as needed. You will distill large datasets into visuals that communicate insights clearly and beautifully, shaping them into a narrative that

Qualifications

• Ability to distill large datasets into clear visual narratives.
• Create polished charts, graphics and visual systems.
• Present and articulate visualization choices to clients.

Responsibilities

• Take large, macro-level datasets and uncover compelling stories.
• Design clear, engaging visualizations that communicate insights.
• Translate data into accessible narratives.
• Craft charts and visual systems with polish and refinement.
• Collaborate with strategists, writers and designers to align the data story with objectives.
• Present the rationale behind visualization choices to client stakeholders.
• Iterate quickly to explore multiple visual approaches for the strongest expression of the data.

Skills

Macro data storytelling

Data visualization design

Client-facing presentation

Visual storytelling

Collaboration with strategists

Attention to detail

Job description

AKQA is seeking a Freelance Data Visualization Designer to turn macro-level data into compelling, narrative visuals for a major travel brand. This is a client-facing freelance role from ASAP through October 9, 2026, requiring storytelling, polish, and collaboration with strategists and writers.

Expect ~40 hours/week with Atlanta preference and travel as needed. You will distill large datasets into visuals that communicate insights clearly and beautifully, shaping them into a narrative that