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Senior Data Visualization Designer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in design, visual communications, data visualization or a related field
  • 5–7+ years of experience in graphic design and data visualization
  • Experience creating data visualizations for a newsroom or high-traffic digital publication is preferred
  • A robust portfolio showcasing data storytelling and design craft (charts, infographics, presentations, interactive work)

Requirements:

  • Translate raw datasets into elegant visual narratives that inform and delight readers
  • Prototype and iterate on new visual formats — including scrollytelling, animated explainers and interactive maps tailored for web and mobile audiences
  • Develop concepts for interactive experiences using modern web tools, partnering with analytics and engineering as needed for implementation
  • Manage your workload and deadlines independently while reacting quickly to news cycles with high-quality visual journalism

Job description

[If Seattle Based: This position is a hybrid role requiring employees to work from our headquarters location in Seattle, WA every Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote all other days.] 
 

Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the home-buying and selling process. Get ready to dive headfirst into our award-winning website and mobile apps, solving complex business problems in a highly visible, customer-centric way. If you value doing great work in a collaborative environment, join our team! 

 

This role supports Redfin's Communications team in reaching both external and internal audiences. 

  • (75%) Strengthening reporting on Redfin News, our data-driven editorial team, by expanding beyond traditional articles into innovative, interactive and personalized storytelling formats. Powered by proprietary housing data and on-the-ground agent expertise, our reporting regularly earns national media coverage and shapes how Americans understand the housing market. 

  • (25%) Developing compelling visual assets for internal stakeholders, including executives, real estate agents and other team members.  

 

This is a highly visible role that influences how Redfin is represented in national media and how employees understand the housing market and company strategy. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Translate raw datasets into elegant visual narratives that inform and delight readers. 

  • Prototype and iterate on new visual formats — including scrollytelling, animated explainers and interactive maps tailored for web and mobile audiences. 

  • Develop concepts for interactive experiences using modern web tools, partnering with analytics and engineering as needed for implementation.  

  • Manage your workload and deadlines independently while reacting quickly to news cycles with high-quality visual journalism. 

  • Optimize visual content for SEO and shareability across digital platforms. 

  • Ensure visual consistency with Redfin’s brand guidelines across editorial and internal communications. 

  • Create clear, compelling visual materials for internal audiences, including reusable templates and visual frameworks for Redfin’s Communications team.  

  • Design executive presentations, all-hands visuals and field communications. 

Who You Are 

  • Bachelor's degree in design, visual communications, data visualization or a related field.  

  • Have at least 5–7+ years of experience in graphic design and data visualization. Experience creating data visualizations for a newsroom or a high-traffic digital publication is preferred. 

  • Have a robust portfolio showcasing both data storytelling and design craft (charts, infographics, presentations, interactive work). 

  • Can translate complex datasets into clear, engaging visual narratives. 

  • Think deeply about visual hierarchy, user experience and interaction design. 

  • Thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment with tight deadlines. 

  • Are self-directed and able to manage multiple projects at once without sacrificing quality. 

  • Solid understanding of typography, color concepts and imagery to convey a story. 

  • Able to adapt tone and format depending on whether the audience is external or internal.  

 

Preferred Technical Skills & Tools 

  • Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma 

  • Interactive visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Datawrapper, Flourish) 

  • JavaScript-based visualization libraries and frameworks (e.g., D3, Observable, React, Svelte) 

  • Mapping and geospatial tools (Mapbox, Leaflet, GIS tools) 

  • HTML/CSS fundamentals 

  • Wordpress platform 

Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Colorado, New York City, New Jersey, Jersey City, California, D.C. and Washington candidates only:

Base Pay Range: $115,300.00 - 172,500.00.

The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

#LI-Remote

Redfin is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce.

An inclusive culture is vital to Redfin's mission of making real estate better for people from all walks of life. We’re proud that Redfin is a place where different points of view and backgrounds are encouraged and respected. We constantly strive to build a company that reflects the world around us, based on our conviction that pursuing and developing talent of all types is the right way for a business to thrive over the long haul.

Redfin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you need accommodation in the application or recruitment process because of a disability or special need, please contact recruitingteam@redfin.com

Redfin encourages individuals with criminal record histories to apply for employment and considers such individuals for employment consistent with the requirements of any applicable fair chance acts, including but not limited to the California, San Francisco and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Acts. Philadelphia applicants can access a copy of Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards ordinance poster here.

Redfin accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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