ABOUT US

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.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in information design, graphic design and/or visual storytelling
• A portfolio showcasing a range of data visualisation projects including infographics, long-form content, and marketing assets
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, with an emphasis on Figma
• Proficiency in Photoshop, with familiarity in After Effects and Acrobat as a plus
• Strong ability to interpret and visualise complex data sets with narrative clarity
• Experience in basic UX design and wireframing (simple campaign sites and scrollytelling)
• Experience designing for animation and developing assets for motion graphics
• Confident in setting or advising on visual direction for varied content formats
• Demonstrated ability to design adaptable, brand-consistent visuals for diverse platforms
• High attention to detail in layout, typography, and visual alignment
• Ability to work across multiple brand styles and tone of voices
• Experience managing client relationships and working independently on project delivery
• Background in B2B, tech, or professional services sectors is highly desirable
• Comfortable collaborating with developers on interactive visual projectsKnowledge of Wagtail as well as other used platforms for scrollytelling and reporting such as Shorthand or Turtl a bonus

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 ideal for someone with a strong background in visual communication, data interpretation and content design. The successful candidate will lead on the creation of compelling visual content, collaborating with strategists, editors and designers to produce high-quality assets that support a range of editorial, marketing and client-facing projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate complex research findings and strategic insights into visually engaging formats
• Design visually compelling content for both digital and print, including infographics, illustrations, reports, ebooks, and campaign materials
• Develop creative concepts and visual treatments based on client briefs and brand guidelines
• Create assets for interactive content and animated explainers, including storyboards and icon sets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, developers and editors, to ensure cohesive visual storytelling
• Build and manage a library of modular design templates and reusable assets
• Present 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 approaches