Associate Data Visualization Designer

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. 

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies.

• 2+ years demonstrated experience in visualizing data through graphics.
• Strong understanding of Excel.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in Adobe tools (especially Illustrator).
• Familiarity with design and best practices in data design reporting.
• Numeracy and the ability to think statistically.
• Understanding of corporate branding, layout, color, typography, and responsive design.
• Comfortable working with complex data files containing multiple worksheets in Excel.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and SVGs.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Excellent organizational skills using Microsoft tools.
• Good eye for detail as it is imperative for visualizations to accurately reflect data.
• The candidate should possess the ability to think and work independently while participating in a team environment.

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with Figma.
• Familiarity with ai2html.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools including Datawrapper, RawGraphs, Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Experience working in a financial environment is a plus. Work knowledge and interest in finance and economics fields is a big plus.

Education

• Portfolio / design samples required to apply to the role.
• A degree in Graphic/Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Communication, Fine/Studio Art, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create, charts, graphics, diagrams, and maps, i.e., Information graphics that clearly illustrate financial data and analytical concepts.
• Create graphics following Moody’s branding and style guidelines.
• Work closely with team members and senior information design experts.
• Monitor pipeline of graphic requests from financial analysts and research writers to ensure timely responses and equitable distribution of work.
• Recommend improvements in design procedures and technology as continuous improvement is core to the team’s ethos.
• Maintain competence in design software packages and associated technologies.

About the team

The Research group within Moody’s Ratings is looking for a dedicated, skilled designer to create high-quality digital graphics that enhance our market-leading research. The successful candidate will work with financial analysts and research writers to create compelling information design through data visualization. These graphics are essential for communicating our key credit messages to the global financial market. The Moody’s Research Graphics team is a collaborative group of professionals enthusiastic about producing quality Information graphics.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.