Senior / Digital Graphics Designer (Contract)

About the role

The Business Times Visual team is looking for an experienced Digital Graphics Designer to join its newsroom. You will work with journalists, developers, designers and editors to create original digital content for readers, including data-driven stories, features and enterprise pieces. The ideal candidate has the craft of designing digital experiences and an appreciation of business news.

Key responsibilities

• Work with journalists and developers to turn requirements into visual designs that reflect the data, editorial angle or product request
• Design, illustrate and prototype data visualisations, visual stories and social media assets
• Use statistics and data science tools for data parsing, scraping and wrangling
• Collaborate with the UX team so interactive graphics are user-friendly, responsive and accessible
• Document the design process and stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Research alongside writers, including interviews and verifying data sources
• Manage the workflow for data-driven stories and test interactive graphics thoroughly

Required profile

• Demonstrated track record of data visualisation or digital storytelling projects
• At least three years' experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator who works well in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with the news industry and an interest in current events
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high-quality work

Required skills

• Figma, Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), HTML, CSS and JavaScript; d3.js, WebGL and Svelte are a plus
• Industry-standard 3D modelling and rendering software and 2D illustration
• Data visualisation platforms such as Flourish or Datawrapper
• GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial analysis tools are a plus

To apply, send your CV and a portfolio showing interactive graphics, data visualisations and other digital design work to the employer's email address.