Data Visualization Designer

Surgo brings precision to solutions that save and improve lives by integrating behavioral science and artificial intelligence. We are a group of extremely curious data scientists, behavioral scientists, and subject matter experts who are passionate about solving tough problems. We help solve health and social impact problems wherever inequities exist, whether in low-income countries or in the United States. We work on a diverse set of issues, from health care to housing. We develop transformative tools and approaches that enable our partners – including governments, foundations, nonprofits, and companies -- to more effectively improve the lives of the people they serve.

Our multidisciplinary team includes global development experts, data scientists, behavioral scientists, and technologists who are skilled in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data on why people behave the way they do and how complex systems work, and in developing scalable solutions and tools. We are a small but diverse team with big plans. 

Role Description:

Surgo is looking for an exceptional, creative, and highly motivated Data Visualization Designer who is passionate about telling compelling visual stories about health and global development. The perfect candidate will have extensive knowledge about core graphic design technologies and an ability to synthesize complex concepts and translate them into clean and simple visuals.

As Data Visualization Designer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Conceptualizing, designing, and building engaging information graphics and data visualizations that advance organizational priorities and tell the story of Surgo’s work

  • Helping translate research insights to multiple audiences, using graphics and laypersons’ language

  • Collating and analyzing large data sets and dashboard findings to help extract and communicate the “so what?” for a variety of audiences

  • Writing copy laying out data-driven findings

  • Researching and creating storyboards and comps as part of the design exploration process

  • Producing a variety of design assets in support of Surgo’s priority audiences (Board of Directors, partner organizations, media, donors, policymakers, and health, social impact, technology, and global development organizations)

  • Working closely with the Director of Communications and collaborating often with other Surgo team members

The essentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years in a data analytics/visualization role, ideally with some familiarity to the global development sector

  • Strong portfolio showcasing storytelling via data, presentation design skills and a clean design aesthetic.

  • Ability to work with a wide variety of file formats, optimizing media and creating presentations across a broad range of delivery platforms (print, laptop, mobile, etc.)

  • Excellent communication (written, verbal and visual presentation) skills

  • Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a matrixed, “start-up like environment” 

  • A focused project manager who can set and meet deadlines and multitask, while ensuring timely, high-quality work and open communications

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment

  • Passion for health, global development, and tech

The extras:

  • Knowledge of data science languages (i.e., Python, R)

  • Experience with VR, 3D, illustration or anything else that can help tell bold visual stories

  • Web development experience a plus (i.e., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Location: Washington, DC, USA (We are currently remote due to COVID-19. Our team generally operates from our DC office. We are open to the possibility that this role could continue to operate remotely post-pandemic).

Compensation:  Competitive compensation and benefits package

Travel: Occasional international and domestic travel

Our hiring philosophy:

We hire for passion and core competencies.

We look for problem solvers and lateral thinkers.

We love it if you have done different things with your time.

If you think you are ideal for this position, write to us even if you don’t have all the above preferred requirements.

Application:

  • Interested applicants, please send your 1) resume/CV and 2) brief cover letter to Bethany Hardy, Director of Communications,  Surgo Foundation: Jobs@surgofoundation.org. Please add “Application for Data Visualization Designer” in the subject of the email.

  • Short-listed applicants will go through several steps: a phone screening, a take-home project, and a virtual “on-site” with the team.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy

Surgo believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes us a stronger team and more impactful organization. We’re committed to a diverse team, and qualified people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, languages, social class, marital status, religions, veterans status, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.