Graphic Artist

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Graphic Artist to source, design and produce compelling, innovative news graphics.

This role is part time, 3 days per week including regular rota-ed weekend shifts.

Examples of the sort of work you would be a part of : 

• Making quick turnaround static graphics for news stories of visual guides, such as our guide to aid in Gaza or the Baltimore bridge collapse
• Creating impactful charts for breaking stories like budgets and elections and data driven stories with a longer lead time, such as this explainer on the state of the rental sector
• Producing eye-catching, technical drawings for schematics or annotated diagrams, and think creatively about the use of satellite imagery such as on our immersive satellite exploration of the Gaza strip
• Using geodata to create insightful custom maps like this one plotting Musk’s private jet flights and this on deforestation in South America

About the Role

• Interpret briefs to create innovative graphics that evidence, explain and contextualise issues at the heart of breaking news stories.
• Design and produce a variety of visuals such as charts, explainer diagrams, illustrations, maps and annotated satellite images. 
• Collaborate with journalists and researchers, championing the role of graphics in the newsroom and safeguarding best practices.
• Anticipate visuals that might add value to emerging stories and look for opportunities to tell stories using innovative visual formats.

About You

• You’ll have a deep knowledge of visual journalism, with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to create effective data-driven graphics for digital and print platforms.
• Experience working at pace for a busy website or publication, ideally in the production of breaking news.
• Good understanding of typography and the use of scale, weight and space in composition.
• A good grasp of data visualisation best practices including the relative effectiveness of different chart types.
• Ideally you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian, minority ethnic or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th April 2024.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your application process, in order to perform your best. 

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean Brinkley, sean.brinkley@guardian.co.uk to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. 

Benefits at the Guardian

We offer six weeks annual leave per annum pro rata. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. 

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent’s Canal. Our multi-faith prayer room provides privacy for those who require a safe space when in the office.