The Council on Foreign Relations is currently hiring for the part-time position of Infographic Designer. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Summary
The Information Graphic Designer will help design and produce graphics and data visualizations to be used in web and interactive projects for the Council’s website. Responsibilities will include: creating graphic visualizations for online editorial publications, including backgrounders, timelines, maps, and slideshows; adding graphics to the InfoGuide series; working with the CFR.org multimedia team to establish production timelines; and translating complex concepts and data on foreign policy issues into visual images.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- 2+ years of web design and development experience
- A strong portfolio of past work that is easily viewable online
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
- Strong design skills and good grasp of visual hierarchy
- Knowledge of mobile user interface, image optimization, and website constraints including download times, browser differences and web-safe palettes; experience working with HTML and CSS
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines
- Self-starting, results oriented attitude and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy issues a plus
- A passion for design and a strong visual style
- Experience designing across multiple media (broadcast, print, online and mobile) is a strong plus
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the human resources department. Include the position name in the subject of your e-mail.
Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
1777 F St. NW, Washington DC,20006
FAX +1 202.509.8490
humanresources@cfr.org