Full-time · On-site
Graphic Artist
Guardian News and Media · London, England, United Kingdom · Posted 23 April 2026
The role
Overview
As a Graphic Artist for one of the world’s most respected news organizations, you will be at the front lines of visual storytelling. Your daily work involves transforming intricate data sets and breaking news developments into clear, impactful visual narratives. You will be responsible for a diverse range of outputs, from detailed cartographic maps and annotated satellite imagery to sophisticated explainer diagrams and data-driven charts. By working closely with investigative journalists and researchers, you will ensure that every graphic not only adheres to the publication's high aesthetic standards but also provides essential context to global readers during critical news cycles.
You will join a high-energy newsroom environment that prizes editorial independence and creative innovation. This is a collaborative space where your expertise in typography, composition, and data visualization will be used to hold power to account and explain the world's most pressing issues. The team values curiosity and precision, offering a culture where digital experts and journalists work side-by-side to push the boundaries of how news is consumed on digital platforms.
This role offers a unique trajectory for a creative professional looking to define the future of visual journalism. You will have the opportunity to evolve newsroom workflows, experiment with emerging visual formats, and master the latest tools in data storytelling. For a designer who thrives under the pressure of a 24-hour news cycle and wants their work to have a tangible impact on public discourse, this position provides an unparalleled platform for professional growth and creative influence.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design and produce charts, maps, and diagrams for breaking news
- Collaborate with researchers to verify and visualize data accurately
- Maintain and apply the organization's house style and typographic standards
- Proactively identify visual opportunities in emerging news stories
- Optimize workflows for increased production efficiency
Essential
- Proven portfolio of data-driven graphics for digital platforms
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a breaking news environment
- Proficiency in cleaning and restructuring data within spreadsheets
- Strong understanding of geography and cartographic principles
- Expertise in typography, scale, weight, and spatial composition
- Ability to interpret complex briefs into innovative visual explanations
Preferred
- Experience with permanent NUJ contract environments
- Interest in international, financial, and environmental news
- Knowledge of advanced satellite imagery annotation
- Experience evolving digital production workflows
Key Skills
Data VisualizationGraphic DesignTypographyCartographyData LiteracyAdobe Creative SuiteSpreadsheet ManagementVisual Journalism
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Permanent NUJ contract
- Inclusive and diverse global work culture
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Training and professional learning programs
- Opportunity to work on award-winning investigative journalism
Next step
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