Senior Data Visualization Editor
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in visual design, communications, or equivalent
8+ years of data visualization experience
Experience with digital and print publishing; journalism background preferred
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to quickly grasp a complex brief and meet it with creative and on-brand ideas
Ability to quickly communicate via sketches, annotated visuals, and low-fidelity designs
Solid illustration skills
Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite of products
Knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in dataviz, especially as it relates to web/digital interactives
Knowledge of professional tools and software including (but not limited to) interactive data viz platforms such as Flourish and Tableau, data management software such as Excel, and multiplatform design software such as Illustrator, Figma, and Ceros
Comfort level with dataviz-adjacent code including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus
Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
High comfort level working on data-rich business, finance, and economic topics
Can successfully navigate and thrive in a complex organization. Ability to confidently and effectively engage with senior leaders and subject-matter experts; track record of achieving consensus and moving projects forward
Excellent problem solving and ability to implement sound judgment, knowing when to make independent decisions and when to collaborate. Ability to assess situations, evaluate options, and make decisions
An entrepreneurial and collaborative attitude, with aptitude for working across tenures and role types and cultures. Skilled at relationship building and influencing; able to effectively balance diplomacy with tenacity when working to gain alignment on goals
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage complex processes, and meet both short- and long-term deadlines
Outstanding drive and process management, with a hands-on, action-oriented style
What You'll Do
Working with the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), you will design and create engaging, informative, and accurate data visualizations for data-rich research reports, articles and social media that will be published across multiple platforms. In this role, you’ll use your creativity and collaboration skills to partner with editors and researchers in developing content. You will leverage your eye for detail and visual storytelling skills to bring data to life and uphold McKinsey brand guidelines. You may also have opportunities to use illustration, animation, and coding skills.
Working closely with editors, you will take ownership and wrestle content into clear and concise data visualization exhibits. You will identify opportunities to elevate that content by recommending new data visualization methods, tools, and concepts.
You will balance multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring near-term and short-term deadlines are met. Lastly, you’ll develop optimized versions of exhibits for mobile and social assets.