Associate Data Visualization Designer

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc. • Washington, DC

2d • $55,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Associate Data Visualization Designer translates datasets into graphs, charts, infographics, and other data visualizations for CSIS publications and other products, including CSIS Charts, newsletters, and web-based digital reports. The role focuses on processing data and producing relevant visualizations, while also supporting design, layout, and illustration for print and digital communications.

The designer works in a creative, multidisciplinary environment with editorial designers, editors, developers, producers, researchers, analysts, and program stakeholders. The position helps partners communicate findings effectively, advises programs on data visualization solutions, and develops concepts for publication and digital products. The successful candidate brings strong design, technical, communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills, along with an interest in data, design, technology, foreign policy, and national security. They collaborate, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, respond constructively to feedback, and continue developing their skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent in a relevant field such as data analysis, data visualization, computer science, or graphic design, or other relevant experience such as bootcamp training or freelance work.
• At least 2 years of experience in data visualization design.
• Solid understanding of data visualization best practices and general design principles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Illustrator, and HTML5 and CSS3/SASS.
• Experience coaching researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners through the design process to surface data stories.
• Strong visual design skills, including composition, layout, information hierarchy, typography, and color discernment.
• Ability to create across a wide range of media, especially web and print.
• Experience receiving feedback, responding appropriately to client concerns, and iterating to improve designs.
• Strong interest in global affairs and public policy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and project-management skills, including the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Illustration skills.
• Familiarity with some of the technologies used at CSIS, including JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, Vue, Highcharts, D3, and jQuery; Figma; JavaScript; PHP; mapping tools such as Mapbox, Leaflet, and Carto; content management systems such as WordPress and TinaCMS; GitHub; and Shorthand.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and keep current with trends in data and design.

Responsibilities

• Design data visualizations using Flourish and Datawrapper, and create infographics.
• Help researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners communicate their findings effectively using data.
• Work with editorial designers to integrate data visualizations into publication layouts.
• Work with publication editors to advise programs on suitable data visualization solutions.
• Support gathering feedback from clients and partners to improve products and tools.
• Support the design, layout, and illustration of print and digital communications, including reports and presentations.
• Work with program stakeholders and relevant iDeas Lab staff to identify CSIS Charts objectives and audiences and design visualizations for that product stream.
• Prepare and present concepts and work to stakeholders, explaining design thinking and decisions to non-designers and content experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level