Sr. Graphics Editor; New York City

This US-based provider of financial analysis software and services has annual sales exceeding $3 billion, with 10,000 employees in 30+ offices around the world. They need to add a full time, hands-on, lead-level Graphics Editor with exceptional strategy, infographics and data visualization chops to build and lead our first editorial graphics team from the ground up.

Daily To Do's:

·     Work directly with key stakeholders within the company to assist them with their graphic needs

·     Partner with Project Manager to plan an execute project goals

  ·    Work in a collaborative capacity with other departments to create compelling infographics and data visualization from research

·         Partner with cross-functional teams to define and set the vocabulary/voice of the brand

·         Produce both individual pieces as well as thematic stories across several research reports

·         Create online and offline infographics for presentations & reports

·         Concept, design and fully execute your designs

Must have’s:

·         5+ years’ experience with interpreting, hands-on designing and presenting data and concepts in a visually appealing and clear manner

·         2-3 years’ financial services industry experience a must

·         2-3 years’ experience with interactive infographics

·         Excellent skills in Excel and graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

·         Experience with data visualization/analytics software such as: Pentaho, Tableau, D3, Saiku, Vislt, ParaView, Protovis, MATLAB, Google Public Data, Stat Silk, Wordle, Visio, Creately

·         Database query experience using SQL Server or mySQL

·         Exposure to economics a big plus

·         Portfolio showcasing online and offline work samples (such as presentations, PPT decks, on/offline reports, e-books) and utilizing current best practices in data visualization, infographics and data reporting.

Interested?Please send resume and portfolio samples via email to CarolTaylorRecruits(at)gmail(dot)com

Other:

·         This is a full time position, during regular business hours, 100% on site

·         No freelance, agency or remote applicants please

·         Local candidates only; no relocation assistance

·         Visa assistance is not available at this time

·         Offer will be conditional on passing criminal background, drug test, and education check.

Due to the high volume of resumes received, we can only respond 

to those meeting the above criteria. Thank you for understanding.

Key Words:

editor data visualization, infographics editor, infographics strategist, data journalist, information graphics illustrator, information graphics editor, visual communications specialist