Design & Data Visualization Specialist

About the Role: New America’s Education & Work programs are seeking a Design & Data Visualization Specialist that will provide comprehensive data visualization, design, and multimedia support. The ideal candidate is a versatile multimedia designer that will enjoy working on a variety of creative and technical digital projects; the candidate should have a keen eye for detail, brand guidelines, and accessibility best practices. The Design & Data Visualization Specialist will report to the Director of Communications, Education & Work, but collaborate closely with a very wide range of people, including colleagues across the Education & Work portfolio and in Central Communications., Design and Data Visualization:

• Work closely with policy analysts to understand their data visualization needs and translate complex data into easy-to-understand visual formats, such as maps, charts, and tables.
• Train analysts on the basics of data visualization and review these products for stylistic accuracy and brand cohesion.
• Design simple illustrations, infographics, and social media collateral to promote Education & Work’s research and advocacy projects-working carefully within New America’s existing brand guidelines and standards.
• Design fresh collateral within existing brand parameters, such as post cards, PowerPoints, QR codes, and graphics for social media campaigns.
• Identify and download photos through platforms such as Shutterstock and Getty for analysts to use in their publications.

Layout:

• Provide web layout and formatting support in New America’s CMS Wordpress, especially for in-depth briefs and reports, but for shorter pieces as needed.
• Embed data visualizations and designs onto the website according to best practices and New America brand guidelines.
• On an occasional as-needed basis, lay out content in a PDF using New America branded templates.

Video Production:

• Edit and produce simple videos optimized for social media to promote recent publications and Education & Work messages, respond to breaking news, and repurpose recordings of New America events.
• Design simple but impactful graphic elements to include in videos as needed., * This position is hybrid, working from home and in an office environment and sits at a desk for extended periods of time and requires dexterity to operate general office equipment.
• The person in this position will frequently communicate with peers, management, company partners/vendors, and the general public and must be able to exchange accurate and timely information verbally and in writing.
• This position may require walking, bending, kneeling, and standing and will require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

• At least five years of professional experience in design, data visualization, and brand management;
• Knowledgeable in design tools such as Figma and those in Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as web content management platforms; willing to learn and use other technical programs and applications as necessary;
• Knowledgeable in data visualization best practices and tools such as DataWrapper;
• Solutions- and deadline-oriented, can easily collaborate with non-designers and cross-functional colleagues, and understand the needs of the end users; and
• Keen eye for detail and brand guidelines, equally comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, and ability to juggle multiple projects at once on a timeline., * Experience with video editing and production programs, such as Canva Pro or Premier Pro; interest in growing your skills in this area as Education & Work programs increasingly move into multimedia storytelling and communication;
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices; and
• Interest and/or experience in working in subject areas related to education, disability, and workforce development.

Compensation and Benefits: This position is a full-time role with benefits. The annual salary will be between $85,338 - $95,338, depending on experience.

New America offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observes all federal holidays; and an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.