Center for Strategic and International Studies
Associate Data Visualization Designer
$55K–$62K
Washington, D.C. +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Program Staff/Operations Staff - Experience
- 2+ years of experience in data visualization design.
- Education
- A./B.S/A.B. in a relevant field (data analysis, data visualization, computer science, graphic design) or other relevant experience, including bootcamp training or freelance work.
About the job
Translates datasets into visualizations for CSIS publications and digital products, collaborating with researchers, editors, and designers to communicate policy findings.
What you'll do
- Design data visualizations and infographics; integrate visualizations into publication layouts.
- Help researchers and other partners communicate findings through data, and advise on visualization approaches.
- Design visualizations for CSIS Charts and support print and digital communications, including reports and presentations.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of experience in data visualization design.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
- Experience coaching researchers, analysts, and non-technical partners through the design process.
- Solid understanding of data visualization best practices and general design principles.
Nice to have
- Illustration skills.
- Familiarity with some of the listed technologies and willingness to learn.
Pay
$55,000 — $62,000 USD (salary; base or total pay not specified)
Tools
Flourish, Datawrapper, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript, React, D3
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