Developer, Graphics (Remote)

Overview

The Developer, Graphics will play a crucial role in the growing data and explanatory visualization efforts of The Athletic’s newly formed Graphics team.

In Short

• Work closely with graphics developers, designers, engineers, data analysts, editors, and reporters.
• Create interactive storytelling and daily sports news graphics.
• Pitch and execute your own data and visual-driven stories and graphics.
• Collaborate with the newsroom to elevate reporting across sports coverage.
• Contribute to the team’s technical infrastructure for developing graphics.
• Build and maintain tools, templates, and style libraries.
• Comfortable with the graphics creation process from story pitching to quality assurance.
• Work in a collaborative environment and communicate your vision effectively.
• Be patient and flexible, willing to dive into any stage of a project.
• Detail-oriented with a great mind for conceptual thinking.

Requirements

• Experience in graphics development and data visualization.
• Strong project planning and design skills.
• Ability to analyze data and ensure quality assurance.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and perceptive.
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment.
• Experience in interactive storytelling.
• Familiarity with technical infrastructure for graphics.
• Willingness to pitch and execute creative ideas.
• Ability to work with a diverse team of creatives and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• Opportunity to work with a global team.
• Engagement with a multi-faceted audience.
• Involvement in the sports media industry.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects.
• Access to a variety of sports coverage.
• Support for professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Engagement with a community of sports fans.