Designer (6-month contract based in Spain)

We are looking for a designer who is passionate about digital products, advanced UI design techniques, and effective visual communication strategies to tell stories through data to make a difference in people’s lives and help make the world a better place. 

We are looking to hire someone for a 6-month contract, and we offer a salary range of 20K—35K Euros/year (depending on your experience).

We are also open to exploring full-time and part-time contract options (with a minimum of 80% time dedication) depending on your needs.

This role will be based in Spain. The person can work at our office in Madrid or remotely in any city in Spain.

1. Would you like to be part of Vizzuality’s story?

Are you motivated by the desire to make a positive impact on the planet?  Looking to put your skills to work on something truly meaningful?

At Vizzuality, our purpose is to reach a fair and sustainable planet by creating tools that empower people to make positive changes.

We are a world-leading technology, design, and science agency. We design and develop data-driven tools and applications for international organizations focusing on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Inequality.

Solving such large and complex problems will bring you into contact with new technology and some of the world’s most interesting organizations and academics in machine learning, remote sensing, and planetary data. You’ll be working on projects like these:

https://www.globalforestwatch.org/

https://www.landgriffon.com

https://marxanplanning.org/

https://www.globalmangrovewatch.org/

https://30x30.skytruth.org/

2. Our Culture

Our aim is to help the world become a better place. Therefore, we need to make sure we care about our people and give them the power to build great things. These are some of the principles that define our culture:

We Trust: Our team structure relies on self-organization. We want to work with colleagues who don't have to look 'up' for approval, nor look 'down' and give instructions. As soon as you step inside, we will equip you with all the tools to enable your success, and then we will trust you to do great things. 

We Delight: We use our deep understanding of people's needs to spark delight. Our choices are based on science, research, and design principles. 

We Care: For ourselves, our colleagues, and the organization. We know what we do is important and we have a strong sense of responsibility for the work we do. 

We Grow: As we are always embarking on new projects and challenges, a continuous learning mindset and a 'Can Do' attitude is a must. We are conscientious, and we focus on learning and achieving our goals. We give power to people so they can make decisions and plot their own paths with help from all around them.

We have fun: We also know that you need to balance seriousness with fun. If you can make people smile, you will be off to a great start!

Want to know more about our culture? Check our
Playbook. 

3. A Day in the Life of a Designer at Vizzuality 

You'll work alongside designers, engineers, scientists, project managers and other peers to make sure our designs are both beautiful and easy to use. We want them to be clear, engaging, and backed by data – basically, something that grabs users' attention and keeps them hooked.

You will also use your experience to develop visual elements and high-fidelity prototypes, effectively conceptualizing and communicating design strategies to clients and partners worldwide. 

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Interactive Design Development: Craft user-centered interaction models, detailed wireframes, and screen mockups to create intuitive and visually compelling digital experiences.
• Collaborative Design Refinement: Engage in constructive sessions with the project team to gather feedback, refine designs, and tackle complex challenges related to interaction models, data visualization, and seamless integration of visual designs with website functionalities.
• Agile Methodology Adaptation: Work within a framework that adopts an Agile-like approach, adapting to the project's evolving needs and ensuring dynamic, iterative progress in design tasks.
• Brand Consistency: Develop prototypes that ensure consistent integration of logos and brand imagery across various platforms, including social media, to maintain a cohesive brand identity.
• Systematic Design Approach: Establish comprehensive design systems and UI kits to facilitate a consistent design approach throughout the project lifecycle.
• Visual Asset Creation: Design logos, icons, grids, and patterns tailored for digital-interactive interfaces, enhancing user engagement and interaction.
• Asset Management: Efficiently organize and manage production assets to streamline design processes and ensure smooth project execution.
• Marketing and Event Design: Contribute to email marketing campaigns, presentation materials, and interactive event materials, reinforcing the brand's presence and messaging across all touchpoints.

4. Skills and experiences we are looking for in a candidate

(*) Even if you think you don't tick all the boxes below, we'd still love to hear from you. Nobody checks every box, and we are looking for someone excited to join the team and aligned with our purpose!

We are seeking individuals who are talented in visual and UI design and understand the power of storytelling and the clarity that effective data design can bring to the user experience. If you are passionate about creating beautiful, functional, and user-centric designs, we'd love to hear from you.

• Experience in Visual Design: We expect to see a portfolio that showcases your proficiency in visual design, demonstrating your skills in branding, layout, typography, color, iconography, hierarchy, accessibility, etc.
• UI Design Proficiency: A solid understanding of User Interface design principles, with the ability to create clear, user-friendly interfaces that enhance user experience.
• Design System Creation: You are familiar with developing design systems and have experience collaborating with front-end developers and other internal teams to ensure a coherent and consistent implementation across platforms.
• Proficiency in Design Tools: Skilled use of design software such as Figma, Adobe Suite, or similar tools is essential.
• High Organizational Skills: The ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, effectively managing timelines and expectations to meet project deadlines.
• Storytelling Through Design: Skills in conveying concepts and narratives through design, enabling users to connect with our products more deeply.
• Data and Information Design Knowledge: Experience or a keen interest in data visualization and information design, with the ability to translate complex data into easily understandable and visually appealing formats, is helpful, as our internal team of data scientists within our project teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Highly motivated and a proactive self-starter.

5. Compensation, Benefits, & Growth.

• Annual salary between €20,000 - €35,000 (your final salary will be based on your experience and profile).
• 13 days of vacation, plus local bank holidays
• You'll have the option to enroll in our company-subsidized health and dental insurance plan.
• Remote work and flexible schedules.
• We will provide you with everything you need to do great work (i.e., laptop, tools, and work-from-home equipment).

6. Recruitment Process Overview

Do you have what it takes to change the world? After reading the role description, please send us your application if you like our culture and believe you have what it takes to join Vizzuality. 

This is what the recruitment process looks like. Below are some suggestions for you to include and consider in your application.

Application: May 14th - 28th

• Please send us your CV and Cover Letter explaining why you would like to work with us and what you can bring to the team. 
• Please include any samples of your work, portfolio, and projects you find relevant to the offer. 
• Fluent English is important to us, so if it’s not your first language, please demonstrate your abilities in your CV and Cover Letter. We will not consider applications that are not sent in English.

First Interview: May 26th - June 15th

• This is a 60-minute informal interview during which you can get to know the company better and our culture. You can also ask any questions about the role and our ways of working. 
• We are interested in learning more about what you are looking for, your current skill level and experience, and what you care about.

Challenge: June 2nd - 22nd

• We will invite you to work on an assignment to get a better understanding of your skills, the way you organize your ideas, and also how you would go about sharing what you do.

2nd Interview: June 16th onwards

• You will be meeting with a few of us and we will do a deep dive into your experience and skills. You will also have the space to get into the details of the challenge you shared with us in the previous stage of the process. 
• This will be a great opportunity for you to ask us deeper questions about the role and the company.