About the Team:
The South China Morning Post seeks a talented Infographic designer to join its award-winning graphics team.
Purpose of the Position:
Join the SCMP Infographic Team to create detailed Infographics, charts, and visual explainers. The position is part of the team responsible for the research and execution of all visual journalism pieces for Digital, Print and Social Media channels of SCMP.
In this role, you will:
- Create visual narratives, infographics, data visualisation, and visual explainers for Online (all screens) and Print
- Possess analytical and time-management skills, ability to work on multiple short- and long-range projects simultaneously and around deadlines
- Manage geographic and mapping resources.
- Find, gather, and process raw data and information through field research, interviews, etc. to build static and interactive graphics and visuals stories for the Newsroom and other areas of SCMP
- Work independently at all stages, and join collaborative teams with reporters, engineers, and editors.
- Learn how to use in-house interactive tools to create assets and full dynamic graphics
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Be an artist able to transform abstract concepts into attractive illustrations
- Show initiative in producing original ideas for graphics
- Meet deadlines in the most optimal way
- Investigate and implement new web-related technologies related to user interface design.
- Maintain the structure and design of the projects based on team and user feedback
- Conduct regular research on emerging technologies related to Infographics and Data visualization
- Create mockups of the widgets and projects to share with stakeholders
- Show initiative in giving and executing original ideas for graphics/visualisations
- Help maintain and improve our graphics templates.
- Coding and Programming skills for server-side development and back-end functionality is a must.
- Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or any other related qualifications\ relevant experience
- Min 3+ years of experience in news media
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative, energetic, and independent with excellent critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Good level of written and spoken English
- HTML5, CSS, modern JavaScript, D3.js (or similar data-driven frameworks), GSAP or Anime.js, p5.js, Three.js as a plus
- Proficiency in Solid skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects is a plus)
- Proficiency in Experience with information design, data visualization, and visual storytelling
- Proficient project management and organizational skills
Please submit the application with a link for your digital portfolio. Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.
Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in graphic design or related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in news media
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and D3.js
- Solid skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
- Experience with information design and data visualization
What We Do
The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. Our vision is to “Elevate Thought”, and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. The South China Morning Post is a global digital news leader with a unique role in championing the plurality of voices in Asia through its breadth and depth of news coverage. SCMP is committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standards. Apart from its flagship newspaper, SCMP also publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism. Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China's tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China's growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China. For more information, please visit us at www.scmp.com. Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws. You should read the Privacy Notice in full at http://corp.scmp.com/privacy-policy
