Job title: Production Designer-Data Viz
Company: Leff Communications
Location: Hybrid* (local to Chicago)
Employment type: Full time
About us
LEFF is a content marketing agency that creates high-quality, high-impact content for a wide variety of clients. Our tight-knit creative team collaborates closely to develop everything from thought leadership reports to digital campaigns to branded content, with a strong focus on storytelling, design, and user experience. We pride ourselves on producing work that blends creativity with strategy, and we're looking for a production designer focused on data visualization who shares our passion for providing our clients with best-in-class visual storytelling.
Position overview
As a production designer focused on data visualization, you will play a key role in transforming data into visually stunning, user-friendly charts, infographics, and other assets that help distill complex information for a wide range of audiences. You will work closely with our design director, art directors, designers, and data visualization advisers to develop and refine a wide range of assets across print, web, and digital formats. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of design principles, including visual hierarchy, color theory, typography, and layout, especially as they apply to charts and data graphics, and a passion for solving visual problems creatively and efficiently.
Essential responsibilities
- Asset production: Prepare and deliver high-quality visual assets, primarily data visualizations, but also digital ads, social media graphics, web designs, and print materials, ensuring alignment with creative direction and brand guidelines. Input changes as needed to existing files; exercise creative judgment when making layout or visualization modifications.
- Data visualization support: Work with designers and editors to create clear, accurate, and visually compelling charts, infographics, and other graphics that represent quantitative and qualitative data. Ensure clarity, accessibility, and consistency across data visuals. Advocate for data visualization best practices, helping to elevate data visualization literacy across the organization.
- File management: Create and maintain organized files that are optimized for various platforms, ensuring that final assets are formatted correctly for print, web, and/or digital use.
- Collaboration: Work closely with creative team members (including editors, content strategists, designers, marketers, and project managers) to understand project needs, develop assets, and iterate on designs based on feedback.
- Design adaptation: Adapt existing creative designs for various media formats and platforms, ensuring consistency while optimizing for each channel's unique requirements.
- Quality assurance: Review designs for accuracy, ensuring pixel-perfect alignment, color consistency, and quality in all deliverables.
- Creative contribution: Provide input on creative concepts and design improvements, contributing to brainstorming sessions and offering innovative ideas that align with project goals.
- Other design duties and projects as assigned.
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 3 years of experience as a production designer/data visualization designer or similar role in a design studio, agency, or in-house creative team.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design and data visualization software.
- Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex, high-stakes projects while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
- Familiarity with print production, including prepping files for print and working with external vendors.
- Excellent file management, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to keep up with trends, tech updates, and latest software in the production design and data viz space.
Bonus skills
- Experience with motion graphics and video editing tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro).
- Experience working within accessibility standards.
- Knowledge of UX/UI design principles.
- Familiarity with web development tools (e.g., HTML, CSS).
Required abilities
- Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Walking and standing: Capability to walk and stand as needed to perform job duties.
- Typing: Proficiency in typing and using computer hardware for data entry and communication.
- Problem-solving skills: Capability to analyze information, identify problems, and generate effective solutions.
- Memory: Proficiency in retaining and recalling information to perform job tasks effectively.
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively.
- Decision-making: Capability to make sound decisions promptly and confidently.
- Critical thinking: Aptitude for evaluating situations logically to make well-informed determinations.
- Concentration: Ability to maintain focus on tasks for extended periods without becoming distracted.
Why work with us?
- Creative environment: You'll be part of a small, dynamic team, and your ideas and contributions will have a direct impact on the success of projects.
- Professional growth: Our diverse client portfolio offers opportunities for learning and development.
- Work-life balance: We believe in flexibility and a healthy work-life balance and supporting our colleagues through all their endeavors.
- Culture: We have a supportive and collaborative work environment that values creativity, innovation, and team spirit.
Competitive compensation package includes medical, dental, paid parental leave, 401(k), and other benefits and perks. This is a hybrid role that requires in-office presence one day per week. However, this reqiurement may change based on business needs. May occasionally require some weekend or evening work. Only candidates local to the Chicago area will be considered for this role.
Salary range: $75,000-$90,000/year
Leff is an equal-opportunity employer committed to bringing together the best people to serve our clients, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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