Senior Information Designer

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

About FT Longitude

FT Longitude partners with global businesses to craft research-driven content that engages senior decision-makers. From detailed reports and insightful articles to dynamic, visually rich campaigns, Longitude helps brands stand out with ideas that make an impact. Explore more of our work and approach at longitude.ft.com, or watch our short introduction video here

This role is a key part of our delivery team, helping to bring to life our thought leadership campaigns for some of the world’s leading B2B brands. 

You'll work closely with Editors, Strategists, Creatives, Production and Project managment as well as external partners to deliver high-quality assets. If you’re naturally organised, detail-oriented, proactive and have a passion for visual story telling get in touch!

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Information Designer to join our team as a visual storyteller who can transform complex ideas into clear, creative and impactful visual narratives across digital and print mediums.

This is a senior-level creative role ideal for someone with a strong background in visual communication, data interpretation and content design. The successful candidate will lead on the creation of compelling visual content, collaborating with strategists, editors and designers to produce high-quality assets that support a range of editorial, marketing and client-facing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex research findings and strategic insights into visually engaging formats
• Design visually compelling content for both digital and print, including infographics, illustrations, reports, ebooks, and campaign materials
• Develop creative concepts and visual treatments based on client briefs and brand guidelines
• Create assets for interactive content and animated explainers, including storyboards and icon sets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, developers and editors, to ensure cohesive visual storytelling
• Build and manage a library of modular design templates and reusable assets
• Present design ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and clients, adapting based on feedback
• Manage time and project streams independently, while seeking continuous improvement and innovation in design approaches
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in information design, graphic design and/or visual storytelling
• A portfolio showcasing a range of data visualisation projects including infographics, long-form content, and marketing assets
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, with an emphasis on Figma
• Proficiency in Photoshop, with familiarity in After Effects and Acrobat as a plus
• Strong ability to interpret and visualise complex data sets with narrative clarity
• Experience in basic UX design and wireframing (simple campaign sites and scrollytelling)
• Experience designing for animation and developing assets for motion graphics
• Confident in setting or advising on visual direction for varied content formats
• Demonstrated ability to design adaptable, brand-consistent visuals for diverse platforms
• High attention to detail in layout, typography, and visual alignment
• Ability to work across multiple brand styles and tone of voices
• Experience managing client relationships and working independently on project delivery
• Background in B2B, tech, or professional services sectors is highly desirable
• Comfortable collaborating with developers on interactive visual projects
• Knowledge of Wagtail as well as other used platforms for scrollytelling and reporting such as Shorthand or Turtl a bonus
  
  

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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