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Senior Information Designer

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Financial Times .The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.The FT offers a warm, collaborative culture with opportunities to grow, collaborate with a diverse community of experts, and build a rewarding career in journalism and visual storytelling.The Role

We are looking for a

Senior Information Designer

to join our team as a visual storyteller who can transform complex ideas into clear, creative and impactful visual narratives across digital and print mediums. This is a senior-level creative role with a strong background in visual communication, data interpretation and content design. The successful candidate will lead on creating compelling visual content, collaborating with strategists, editors and designers to produce high-quality assets for editorial, marketing and client-facing projects.Key Responsibilities

Translate complex research findings and strategic insights into visually engaging formatsDesign visually compelling content for both digital and print, including infographics, illustrations, reports, ebooks, and campaign materialsDevelop creative concepts and visual treatments based on client briefs and brand guidelinesCreate assets for interactive content and animated explainers (storyboards and icon sets)Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual storytellingBuild and manage a library of modular design templates and reusable assetsPresent design ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and clients, adapting based on feedbackManage time and project streams independently, while seeking continuous improvement and innovation in design approachesRequired Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in information design, graphic design and/or visual storytellingA portfolio showcasing a range of data visualisation projects including infographics, long-form content, and marketing assetsExpertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, with an emphasis on FigmaProficiency in Photoshop, with familiarity in After Effects and Acrobat as a plusStrong ability to interpret and visualise complex data sets with narrative clarityExperience in basic UX design and wireframing (simple campaign sites and scrollytelling)Experience designing for animation and developing assets for motion graphicsConfident in setting or advising on visual direction for varied content formatsDemonstrated ability to design adaptable, brand-consistent visuals for diverse platformsHigh attention to detail in layout, typography, and visual alignmentAbility to work across multiple brand styles and tone of voicesExperience managing client relationships and working independently on project deliveryBackground in B2B, tech, or professional services sectors is highly desirableComfortable collaborating with developers on interactive visual projectsKnowledge of Wagtail as well as other platforms for scrollytelling and reporting (Shorthand or Turtl is a bonus)What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. We are open to accommodating flexible working pattern requests where feasible.Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. For questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will help.Further Information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology. You may leverage AI tools as part of your job application process. It is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. The use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustries

Newspaper PublishingOnline Audio and Video MediaBook and Periodical PublishingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Financial Times by 2xLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom £70,000.00-£75,000.00 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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