Digital Graphics Editor

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About The Role
The Web Production Editor (Graphics) plays a vital role in the creation and production of high-quality graphics for FT media platforms. Working within the graphics team, the role ensures that all visual assets meet FT quality standards, adhere to brand guidelines, and are completed on schedule. This position incorporates emerging trends in digital graphics design, such as data visualization, interactive content, and responsive media, to enhance audience engagement and deliver innovative and impactful designs.

Responsibilities
Creation and Sourcing

• Design and produce static, animated, and interactive graphics, charts and maps for use across FT media platforms, ensuring visuals are compelling, accurate, and aligned with editorial objectives.
• Source and edit images that enhance storytelling and adhere to copyright standards.

Production Standards and Quality Assurance

• Maintain and enforce production standards for all graphics and images, ensuring consistency with FT brand and design guidelines.
• Review and refine visual assets to ensure they meet quality, accuracy, and accessibility standards.

Innovation and Emerging Trends

• Stay updated on emerging trends in digital graphics design, including interactive storytelling and responsive design, and implement innovative approaches to enhance the user experience.
• Explore new tools and technologies for efficient production and improved visual storytelling.

Team Support and Leadership

• Assist the Group Leader in ensuring that the team's outputs are of the highest standard, meeting deadlines and editorial goals.
• Mentor and guide colleagues by providing direction, feedback, and encouragement to foster professional growth and collaboration.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Perform other production functions as instructed by senior team members, the Group Leader, Team Leader, or UK Manager.
• Take on additional responsibilities during high-pressure news cycles or special projects.

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills / Experience
Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, XD), Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Flourish, Fastcharts, or similar platforms) is a plus.
• Knowledge of web-based interactive tools (e.g. ), mapping/cartography (QGIS, Mapcreator) and Adobe Premiere is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital media and best practices for responsive design.

Editorial Judgment

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating sound news sense and the ability to make critical editorial and design decisions.
• Strong understanding of how visuals can support and enhance storytelling.

Attention to Detail and Quality

• Meticulous eye for detail and accuracy, with the ability to maintain high standards under tight deadlines.
• Skilled in reviewing and refining graphics to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with brand guidelines.

Adaptability and Innovation

• Adaptable to new tools, processes, and emerging trends in digital graphics design and media production.
• Enthusiastic about learning new technologies and exploring creative approaches to visual storytelling.
• Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to requests from other FT offices
• Willingness to work on night shift, weekends, or holidays, to meet the demands of a 24/7 news operation.

Teamwork and Communication

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.
• A proactive team player who values collaboration and fosters a positive work environment.

What's in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.