Graphic Designer, Data Visualization

Job summary

Collaborate with writers and strategists to create compelling data-driven visual stories for global brands. Mentor junior designers and manage multiple projects from concept to execution while maintaining high standards.

Job details

About the Company Visual Capitalist is on a mission to 'Make the World’s Data More Accessible'. We started out in 2011 with the belief that art, data, and storytelling can be combined to make complex issues more digestible. Using infographics, data visualizations and charts, we create visually-intuitive content on business, investing, technology, and more. Over 15 years later, we’re now a leading digital media company with: 20M+ monthly site visitors 287k+ email subscribers 2M+ social followers Our work is seen and shared regularly by senior leaders including Liz Ann Sonders (CIO Charles Schwab), Tim Ferriss (best-selling author/podcaster), Michael Dell (Founder of Dell) and Steve Case (Founder of AOL) . In addition, we are regular contributors to the World Economic Forum, Business Insider, Zero Hedge, MarketWatch, and CNBC and our clients include Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Gucci, The World Bank, New York Life, MSCI, Teck Resources, and many more. About the Role We’re looking for an Intermediate Graphic Designer, with expertise in data visualization, to join Visual Capitalist’s Brand Solutions team. We’re looking for someone who can work closely with content specialists and strategists to turn data into clear, compelling, and sharable visual stories for major global brands. If your passion sits outside data-driven storytelling, this role likely won’t feel like home. You're inspired by Visual Capitalist’s content and love exploring new ideas quickly—whether that’s sketching out concepts, or using AI tools to iterate quickly. For you design isn’t just a licence for Adobe Creative Suite, it’s a way of thinking and solving problems for your clients. You’re a teamplayer, who loves collaborating with other designers, copywriters, art directors, and campaign managers. You are unflappable under pressure—you know what I’m cooking—and thrive in a demanding production environment where a day without a deadline is a day without sunshine. Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with writers, strategists, campaign managers, and other creatives to bring data-driven stories and campaigns to life for the Visual Capitalist audience across a range of formats. Consult with clients on visual storytelling and design best practices, guide them on what works and what doesn’t, and advocate for strong storytelling and design. Mentor emerging dataviz designers by sharing your experience, offering feedback, and modeling creative excellence. Contribute actively to learning sessions, project meetings, and debriefs, sharing inspiration and insights while staying current with best practices. Manage multiple projects and deadlines with calm efficiency, taking work from initial concept to final execution on time and to a high standard, incorporating feedback along the way. Requirements You are a fantastic fit for this role if you can identify with these traits and skills: Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with specific experience in data visualization. Creative agency background, industry credentials (RGD, DesCan, AIGA), and/or prior experience in digital publishing are definite assets. Creative instincts: You bring a strong visual point of view, a steady flow of ideas, and a sharp eye for detail. You understand the narrative behind the data and know how to elevate it visually. You gather inspiration, think in stories, and translate concepts into clear, compelling designs. Animation experience is a bonus. Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (illustrator, photoshop, firefly, etc); data visualization tools, (Tableau, Flourish, RawGraphs); and a track record of using AI to supercharge your design process. Bonus points for experience with GIS (QGIS), motion graphics, and interactive media. Team player: a strong track-record of working as part of a creative team, including with writers, strategists, and campaign managers, and (for senior levels) past experience mentoring junior creatives. Presentation and consultation skills: including experience pitching creative concepts and articulating design decisions to clients, while educating them on best practices and providing strategic recommendations. Entrepreneurial mindset: You thrive in a fast-growing, fast-moving environment. You think beyond the brief, look for opportunities to improve processes, and help build systems, standards, and ideas that move the team—and the company—forward. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will be local to our headquarters, in Vancouver, BC, though exceptional candidates in other parts of Canada will also be considered. Compensation The approximate starting salary for this position is $55–75k. The final salary will be determined by various factors, including the candidate’s skill level, experience and education aligned with the needs of the role, budget, and market. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 3 weeks annual vacation Extended health benefits Additional annual health spending account Flexible work environment (in-office, remote, or hybrid options) Dog-friendly Gastown office with free snacks An extra birthday vacation day Summer Friday half-days ‘Happy Hour’ office drinks and other social events How to Apply Ready to join the visual revolution? Apply with your resume, cover letter, portfolio and whatever links to projects that you’d like to share by emailing chris.dickert@visualcapitalist.com. Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with writers and strategists to create compelling data-driven visual stories for global brands. Mentor junior designers and manage multiple projects from concept to execution while maintaining high standards.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design with a focus on data visualization. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and data visualization tools like Tableau or Flourish is essential.

Benefits

• 3 weeks annual vacation
• Extended health benefits
• Health spending account
• Flexible work environment
• Dog-friendly office
• Free snacks
• Birthday vacation day
• Summer Friday half-days
• Social events

Listed skills

• Data visualization · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Illustrator · Preferred
• Photoshop · Preferred
• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Visual Storytelling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Graphic design
• Data visualization
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Firefly
• Tableau
• Flourish
• RawGraphs
• AI tools
• Visual storytelling
• Collaboration
• Project management
• Mentoring
• Communication

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Data & Analytics
• Marketing

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