Data Visualization Specialist
On-site
Full Time
#Design
#Data Visualization
#Graphic Design
#User Research
#Agile Methodology
What are we looking for?
The Data Visual Specialist works with public health scientists, geospatial analysts, web developers, and program leadership to create and publish data visualizations. These visualizations products will provide additional insight for geospatial and public health analyses. The Data Visual Specialist will use a variety of tools to create sophisticated and publication-ready graphs, tables, charts, and other visualizations.
Fun stuff you will do on the job:
• Participate in the planning, development, and revision of data visualizations.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to technical design, reports, and other feedback mechanisms as appropriate.
• Translate requirements and analyses from public health scientists and program leadership into visualizations.
• Recommend the best use of color, text, and graphics to achieve the communication objective.
• Design graphics, charts, and tables based on best practices, user research data, and knowledge gained from research; adhere to established CDC design and branding guidelines.
• Ensure visualizations are accurate, consistent, current, and organized in a manner suitable to their target audiences.
• Conduct work in an agile manner with regular status updates on progress and blockers.
• Research and recommend improvements to existing visualizations for improved education, engagement, and outreach.
