Lead Graphic and Animation Designer, GZERO

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce visually compelling assets—including infographics, charts, maps, and data visualizations—for research publications, newsletters, client deliverables, and GZERO Media's digital platforms.
• Create short-form animations and motion graphics for editorial video, social-first content, and multimedia products on a weekly basis.
• Develop interactive and animated presentations for events and conferences, collaborating with the Events team and stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Work closely with editorial, research, and digital teams to translate complex global topics—country analysis, elections, breaking news—into clear, impactful visuals.
• Propose new creative concepts to advance the firm's visual storytelling, experiment with generative AI and new design tools, and help define the visual brand.
• Manage multiple projects flexibly and respond quickly to breaking news and fast-changing requirements.
• Join internal meetings and occasionally external client or event sessions to collect feedback, brainstorm, and present creative ideas.

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience in graphic design and animation, preferably in news, research, think-tank, or policy communications environments.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability in using generative AI visual tools and fluency with various new and emerging design platforms.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional portfolio with at least four examples of visually explaining complex or policy-related topics.
• Passion for global news and politics, with an international mindset and curiosity about foreign affairs.
• Entrepreneurial, 'scrappy' approach: able to take direction but also thrive independently in a fast-paced, feedback-driven culture.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, contributing to creative vision and thought leadership.
• Adaptability to flexible working hours and quick-turnaround requests driven by the global news cycle.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to experiment with new tools or approaches.

Nice to Have

• Experience with generative AI visual tools.
• Fluency with a variety of new and emerging design platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary range of $85,000 to $95,000, determined based on experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education.