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Johns Hopkins University is looking for a Data Visualization Designer (Sr. Graphic Designer) to join the Analytics Team at the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence (GovEx). Our team works to unite data with subject matter expertise on social topics that are relevant to cities and their residents. We make both data and its context readily available to be used and consumed by city employees, developers, and the public. We also provide coaching and technical assistance to cities aiming to improve their data practices.

As a Data Visualization Designer, your main responsibilities will include translating complex datasets into visual stories. You will support the team of researchers and analysts to find the relevant data stories that we want to translate, and lead the design of the data visualizations to communicate insights. You will work in support across all the portfolio of data projects carried out by the GovEx Analytics Team, and in collaboration with our d3 specialist, data engineer, data scientist, analysts, researchers, program managers, and other external collaborators and partners.

The Data Visualization Designer must be someone with experience designing data stories and visualizations, intellectually curious, and with commitment to unlocking the value of data for the public good. You will report to one of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence Program Managers.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Visualization Design (70%)

• Design data visualizations and data-driven stories
• Design from individual data visualizations to complex web stories and dashboards
• Coach and facilitate conversations among teams of researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners to surface the relevant data stories in their data that they want to communicate
• Support our D3.js specialist through the implementation of the data visualization designs
• Support the team to gather feedback from clients and partners to continually improve the products and tools we create

Other Graphic Design Tasks (20%)

• Create infographics
• Support the development of web UX/UI
• Support the design, layout, and illustration of communication materials for print and digital platforms, including reports and presentations.

Other Tasks (10%)

• Collaborate with developers, analysts, data scientists, researchers, policy experts, and other partners

• Communicate with Civic Impact's leadership, and others on the team
• Collaborate with external partners, contractors, and vendors

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelors' Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design or related field
• Four years experience and a portfolio

* Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years' experience designing data visualizations
• Experience coaching a team of researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners through the design process to surface data stories

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High-level of proficiency using design software like Adobe Creative Cloud applications (XD or Illustrator)
• Familiarity with data analysis and statistical methods
• Familiarity with public sector data and policies

Level of Independent Decision Making:

• Moderate

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

• High level of proficiency using design software, i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud applications, XD or Illustrator.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 vaccines, as applicable. For additional information, applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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