Graphic Design Meteorologist

The Graphic Design Meteorologist will work with the graphic development teams at AccuWeather, including on website/apps, the AccuWeather network, AccuWeather for Business, Marketing and Subscription teams, to ensure that AccuWeather has the best graphics available in the market and that they are constantly reviewed and improved. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Systematically review all graphics at AccuWeather and work with graphic teams to develop improvements and updated standards. 
• Review proposed changes with the AccuWeather leadership for buy-in, then work with the teams to implement 
• Graphics included are maps used on our myriads of products and outlets as well as how data is displayed on them. Putting together a small team of meteorologists and designers at AccuWeather will allow this position to move forward with more velocity and understanding of the reasoning why some maps or displays have been the way they are…allowing the best decisions to be made and for prioritization of workload. 
• Bring increased use of AI to develop maps, graphs, charts and the like for communication and displays on our properties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.   

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Meteorology. 
• 2+ years of experience in working with design of weather maps and displays 
• Understanding of weather data, its formats and forecast models is highly desirable
• Understanding what can be done in Baron’s will be beneficial. 
• Experience using AI for graphic creation a plus 
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills—able to translate complex data into actionable insights. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accuracy. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment as well as with a team to achieve the best results. Ability to multi-task while staying detail oriented. 

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

 AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs. 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.