Senior Designer, Information + Data Visualization Specialist jobs in United States
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Cognition · 2 months ago

Senior Designer, Information + Data Visualization Specialist

Cognition is a design studio focused on transforming complex scientific and global health topics into clear visual stories. The Senior Designer, Information + Data Visualization Specialist will lead design methods and visual communication strategies, collaborating with analysts and client teams to produce high-quality visual content for various platforms.

AnimationBrand MarketingData VisualizationGraphic DesignLife ScienceProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Lead with design methods and visual communication strategy to deliver best-in-class work
Translate analyst/research input into audience-ready figures and charts faithful to the data and narrative
Build from existing templates/patterns—and craft net-new visuals when needed
Prioritize multiple requests while upholding standards and lightweight workflows
Collaborate with SMEs and clients; present clearly and iterate based on feedback

Qualification

Information designData visualizationAdobe IllustratorFigmaGlobal Health communicationsClear client communicationOrganizationTeam dynamicsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Design (minimum)
5–7 years core focus in information design/data visualization
Portfolio showing complex information graphics for scientific/health topics
Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator, Flourish, GraphPad Prism, Excel; experience with Figma
Clear client communication; consultative intake/problem-solving; strong organization and attention to detail
References we can speak to, providing insights into your problem-solving, team dynamics, and unwavering commitment to excellence
Global Health communications (public health, global development, health policy)

Preferred

Familiarity a plus: R, Python, D3, Processing, Chart.js
Global Financing communications, scientific communication, One Health dynamics

Benefits

401K matching
Medical/dental/vision
Continuing education stipend
Baseline 5wk PTO
10d Sick

Company

Cognition

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Cognition is a strategy + visual communication firm for life sciences.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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David Ehlert, MAMS, CMI, FAMI
Co-founder, Executive Director of Science Storytelling
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Kristine Johnson
Co-Founder / Executive Director of Design
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