Within BSC-CNS lies the data analytics and visualization group, in charge of designing, creating, and implementing data visualizations and computer interfaces for data manipulation and exploration.
The group is a heterogenous and diverse team involved in academic and industrial projects combining data visualization and analytics. As part of our work, we develop graphical interfaces for exploration of multi-layer complex information, in general using interactive data visualizations coming from high performance computing scientific simulations, allowing users to filter, search, and make informed decisions. We are looking for a UX / UI or graphic designer with experience in the design of quantitative information. By creating unique, useful, and engaging user interfaces, the person for this position will join and support the UX and graphic design efforts in a wide range of digital products involving data visualisation : video documentaries, graphical interfaces for exploration of multi-layer geolocated information, and immersive data experiences.
Key Duties
* Design the UI for all the applications and projects in the group, providing support and serving as a link to the UX and graphic design teams.
* Collaborate in all the projects of the group where information design is needed (for print, exhibition spaces, web presence, etc)
* Ensure that the design is implemented correctly and works as intended.
Requirements
* Education
Degree in graphic design or equivalent experience
* A master, specialisation, or experience in interactive or information design will be valued
* Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Expert control of the Adobe Creative Suite
* Experience in information design for different media will be valued
* Experience or knowledge of of data visualization theory and its relevance for design will be highly valued
* Experience in data visualization software will be valued
* Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
HTML / CSS knowledge will be appreciated
* Knowledge of data science and experience on data manipulation (spreadsheets, Tableau Prep, etc) is desired
* Competences
Teamwork : the candidate will need to work with the group to spread her developments to other projects of the department
* We will value attention to detail and clean design, and a strong follow-through attitude.
Conditions
* The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department
* We offer a full-time contract a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
* Duration : Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
* Holidays : 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
* Salary : we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
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