Overview
Join our team at the Guardian and be part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, commercial professionals, and digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We are now looking for a Graphic Artist to join our news graphics team.
About the role
Interpret briefs to create innovative graphics that evidence, explain and contextualise issues at the heart of news stories and data projects. Design and produce visuals such as charts, explainer diagrams, illustrations, maps and annotated satellite images. Combine a sensitive use of typography with an understanding of composition and house style. Tell data and visual news stories using graphics and data skills. Some web development (HTML/JS/CSS) skills are desirable. Familiarity with data analysis and visualization libraries or applications such as R or d3 is highly desirable. Collaborate with reporters, researchers and editors, championing the role of graphics and other visual elements in the newsroom and safeguarding best practices. Anticipate visuals that might add value to emerging stories and longer-term data pieces, and explore innovative visual formats including design, photography and video.
About you
Knowledge of and experience with tools and techniques for news graphics, data and cartography. Knowledge of a wide range of chart tools and the ability to choose the appropriate tools for specific jobs. A solid understanding of data sourcing, scraping and cleaning. An understanding of data visualisation best practice, including effective visual encodings and appropriate colour ramps. Knowledge of key accessibility checks and the challenges of designing inclusive graphics. A basic understanding of cartography (e.g., appropriate projection use and choropleth classifications). A keen eye for typography and design, with creative ideas about the use of photography and video for visual storytelling in data-led stories and investigations. Ideally, you will bring a diverse perspective to this role.
We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV, portfolio (where possible) and a cover letter outlining why you’d love to take on this role and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2025. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive and do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Please let us know if there are any accessibility needs or adjustments we could make to support your application. Contact Sean at sean.brinkley@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can support you through your application.
Benefits at the Guardian
You’ll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous: if you contribute 5% then we contribute 8-12% (depending on age). Employees receive 2 volunteering days annually and have the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests, with optional dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies and support IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality initiatives.
Culture and Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and champion diversity of thought. Our employee forums provide a platform to voice concerns and foster an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer wellbeing tools through our benefits platform, free yoga and pilates classes, a corporate gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme. Our canteen overlooks Regents Canal and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Learning and Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to tools and solutions, and we support pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
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