Art Director, Data Visualization

Job Description Art Director, Data Visualization (Contract) $100/hr (w2) 6 months 40hrs a week Mo-Fri Hybrid in Culver City or NYC 3x w week Graphic Designer mindset, working within code-driven, generative design. Focus on abstract art through code, with a strong editorial foundation. What You’ll Do • Design data visualizations, infographics, and editorial graphics • Ideate and concept at the intersection of data, design, and code • Create work that translates complex data into human, resonant stories • Collaborate closely with engineers, speaking their language and working in code daily • Prototype and experiment with generative and interactive outputs What We’re Looking For • Strong portfolio in data viz, infographics, and editorial design • Experience with generative/code-based work (Processing, D3, similar; Claude is a plus) • Not an engineer, but comfortable coding and working in dev environments • Background in agency or editorial environments preferred • Work that balances analytical rigor with human expression Nice to have • Motion, interaction, or experiential design (museums, installations) • Tools like D3, Figma, illustration, or interactive systems • Interest in code + theory, experimental or immersive design Key traits • Concept-driven thinker • Clear visual storyteller • Curious, collaborative, and hands-on with code