INFORMATION DESIGNER

About the Role.
Grade Level (for internal use).
09 The Role.
You are an Information Designer with passion for visual storytelling.
You are a data visualization expert experienced using code-based tools to analyze, clean and visualize data.
You are comfortable with a variety of charts and graphic-building tools and can demonstrate a healthy portfolio of visual stories.
You will work closely with News reporters, data scientists, and analysts across our global offices.
Your primary responsibility will be to transform complex data sets, quantitative and qualitative analysis into clear and compelling visual stories.
You will collaborate with analysts to identify relevant stories and lead the design of data visualizations and other graphics to communicate insights.
Our information design function is essential to ensure that the Commodity Insights content is well understood and resonates with our target audience, which includes policymakers, regulators, professionals, investors, and key stakeholders in the Commodities industry.
The Team.
The Information Designer is an integral part of the CI Content Design Team, a Global Multidisciplinary team producing thousands of graphics a year across 100s of different publications and multi-channel platforms.
This is a key function in the Commodity Insights business.
You will participate directly in visual story telling published through a variety of delivery channels and periodical publications.
As an integral part of the team you will be challenged on a daily basis to use the full force of your creativity.
Your work will have high visibility throughout the organization and to our customers in global commodity markets.
Responsibilities and Impact.
Proactively collaborate with content editors to shape complex information into dynamic visual storytelling pieces Use technology, code, and online design tools to design and produce compelling data visualizations, infographics and maps (interactive and print) Collaborate to execute data visualization work including charts, graphs, tables, maps, and infographics to interpret news analysis.
Define project requirements, generate work plans, create and manage design templates, refine assets, and ensure clear communication to keep projects on track.
Support online communications including static data visualizations, interactive graphics, data research, publication layout, web development, and content management.
Conduct quality assurance and review to ensure accuracy, usability, and adherence to guidelines.
Time management and good time management are just as critical as a keen eye for design, data and software skills.
What We’re Looking For.
A strong affinity for numbers and quantitative data, with the ability to communicate design choices clearly.
Outstanding organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work flexibly and with a solutions-oriented approach to manage multiple deliverables on tight deadlines.
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships in a cross-cultural, global working environment.
Creative vision, a passion for learning, and the ability to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data visualization and design techniques, tools, and technologies.
You have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant design field such as information design, data journalism, data visualization Intermediate proficiency in programming languages for data visualization, such as Python, R, and JavaScript.
Knowledge of HTML and CSS is desirable for delivering online data visualization.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including graphics development, graphics production, and publication layout.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in online data visualization tools like Flourish, Tableau, and Power BI.
You have experience working with content management systems About S&P Global Commodity Insights At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress.
Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE.
SPGI).
S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
For more information, visit http://www.
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om/commodity-insights.
What’s In It For You? Our Purpose.
Progress is not a self-starter.
It requires a catalyst to be set in motion.
Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day.
We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.
At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities.
We Accelerate Progress.
Our People.
We're more than strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.
Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.
We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.
We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind.
Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values.
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets.
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.
We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits.
We take care of you, so you can take care of business.
We care about our people.
That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include.
Health & Wellness.
Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime.
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning.
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future.
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks.
It’s not just about you.
S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics.
From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit.
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om/en/careers/our-culture/ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global.
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets.
Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.