Infographic Designer (Digital, 6 Month Contract)

Join The Telegraph as an Infographic Designer on a 6-month contract. You will be part of a fast-paced creative visual team, transforming information into compelling visual storytelling. Your responsibilities will include creating engaging infographics for digital platforms, visually communicating complex subjects, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design, data analysis, and user-focused design.

• Créer des infographies engageantes pour toutes nos plateformes numériques (application, web, réseaux sociaux) et communiquer visuellement des sujets complexes de manière claire et concise.
• Collaborer avec des éditeurs, des journalistes, des producteurs et d'autres membres de l'équipe pour interpréter, éditer et visualiser des données en pièces engageantes de journalisme graphique.
• Gérer le flux de travail quotidien et partager les développements techniques avec vos collègues pour aider à faire progresser les capacités de l'équipe.
• The ideal candidate will be able to adapt their visual ideas to different narrative types and apply them utilising relevant digital and print formats
• Good understanding of graphic production on both print and digital platforms
• Strong graphic design fundamentals (Typography, colour perception, composition, geometry etc)
• Experience in cartography and geospatial analysis (QGIS, MapShaper)
• Data analysis and editing, to establish trends and points of interest (Excel, Sheets. R or Python is a bonus)
• Fundamental front-end code capabilities (HTML/CSS/JS)
• Extensive understanding of user focused design and interface design (Figma)
• Competent in data visualisation tools (Raw, DataWrapper)
• Good organisational skills and time management (Email, Trello)
• Proficient in technical illustration (Adobe Illustrator. Experience in 3D programs a bonus)
• Growing knowledge of editorial design and visual storytelling within publishing
• Solid grasp of mathematics to enable precision plotting and problem solving
• A keen pursuit for technical development and enhancing personal skills
• Naturally inquisitive, with excellent observation skills
• A passion for data visualisation and visual storytelling
• Active interest in current affairs and global events
• Previous experience in publishing is a bonus
• Comprehensive understanding of media types and digital formats
• An strong portfolio, showcasing graphic design and infographics