Data Visualization Editor

at  McKinsey Company

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent required
• 5+ years of experience in data visualization and information design, including digital publishing, preferably for an English-language journalism publication or professional-services firm
• Strong data literacy and detailed knowledge of data visualization publishing practices, along with understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator; proficiency with online interactive data visualization publishing software (e.g., Flourish); proficiency with data management software (e.g., Excel); and working familiarity other visual editing software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Comfort level with data viz code development environments is a plus (e.g., collaborating with web developers; experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and team share tools (e.g., Box, Slack, Zoom)
• Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English is required, other language skills are a plus
• Strong editorial skills (e.g., writing, editing), judgment, with ability to rapidly absorb complex ideas and distill them into accessible exhibits for global audiences
• Broad and deep understanding of current events and trends in economics, business, policy, and technology
• Familiarity with audience engagement (e.g., social media)
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
• Experience interacting with senior staff and subject matter experts and ability to achieve consensus across such stakeholders
• Problem-solving skills; ability to constructively challenge client service content based on knowledge of best practices in data visualization
• Strong organization skills and project management skills (e.g., the ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously, steer an effort through to completion)
• Ability to work independently in a low-structure environment and to deal with ambiguity; understanding of when to proactively seek guidance, and willingness to do so

Please refer the Job description for details