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 a Creative Technologist, specializing in Interactive Media and Motion Graphics to join Visual Capitalist’s Brand Solutions team.
We’re looking for someone who can work closely with content experts and strategists to turn data into clear, compelling, and online interactive visual stories and motion graphics 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, content specialists, 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 Creative Thursdays, 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 professional experience as a graphic designer, with specific experience developing interactive media and motion graphics for data visualizations. Creative agency background, industry credentials (RGD, DesCan, AIGA), and/or prior experience in digital media 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.
- Tool proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (illustrator, photoshop, firefly, etc); code (Python; javascript; associated libraries, e.g. D3.js, Chart.js, plotly) or no-code development tools (Ceros, e.g.); data visualization tools, (Tableau, Flourish, RawGraphs); and working familiarity with at least one AI tool. Knowledge of web accessibility standards is a must. Bonus points for experience with GIS (QGIS).
- 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.
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 $65–85k. The actual 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 [email protected]. Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
