Associate Data Visualization Designer
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Associate Data Visualization Designer
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Nonprofit think tank for global policy research
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The Associate Data Visualization Designer will translate datasets into graphs, charts, and other data visualizations to be featured in CSIS’s premiere product – our publications. The core of this position is to process data and quickly produce relevant data visualizations. Second to this is creating data visualizations outside of the publications process, including but not limited to CSIS Charts, data visualizations for newsletters, and data visualizations for web based digital reports.
You will work in a creative environment with other editorial designers, editors, developers, and producers who are eager to bring information to life on the web and across platforms, partnering with some of the most respected foreign policy experts and researchers.
The ideal candidate has solid design, technical, and communication skills. They also bring a passion for bridging the intersection between data, design, technology, and foreign policy/national security.
The successful candidate will be eager to improve their skills and contribute to CSIS’s vision of telling dynamic fact-based public policy stories. The candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for design and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
Additionally, the candidate will be a team player, possess outstanding communication and project management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and innovative environment while meeting tight deadlines. We’re looking for someone who is eager to improve and keep growing their skills and knowledge, including by staying current with the latest trends in data and design.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
SOME TECHNOLOGIES WE USE
You don’t need to be proficient in all of these, but familiarity with some is a plus, and a willingness to learn is key.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range 55000 - 62000 USD
Nonprofit think tank for global policy research
CSIS is a bipartisan nonprofit research organization that studies foreign policy and national security for policymakers, journalists and the public. Its scholars examine defense, global development and the links between economics, technology and international affairs, using original data and open-source analysis. Research reaches audiences through publications, public events and multimedia, while its executive education programs teach policy and leadership skills to professionals and students. Individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies support its work through donations and project funding. Founded in 1962, CSIS is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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