Do you have a passion for design and analytics? Are you a creative storyteller who communicates data in innovative and understandable visuals that inspire action? Then keep reading below for this Lead Designer, Data Visualization opportunity!

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We’re seeking a Lead Designer, Data Visualization to join our Product & UX Team. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by transforming complex data into compelling stories that inspire action. This role bridges design and analytics: you’ll collaborate with the Action Lab (ASU’s data science and academic research team), EdPlus leadership, and cross-functional partners to create dashboards, reports, and executive presentations that are as insightful as they are beautiful.

This is not a traditional analyst role. Instead, we’re looking for a design-minded storyteller who understands data, knows how to craft a narrative, and can elevate insights into executive-ready visual experiences. You’ll set the standard for visualization best practices at EdPlus, creating a design language for data storytelling that will be adopted across teams. You’ll also experiment with new ways of communicating data—whether through interactive tools, motion graphics, or innovative presentation techniques.

Essential Duties:

· Translate complex data and business requirements into clear, impactful visual stories.

· Design dashboards, reports, and presentations that influence decision-making at the highest levels of the university.

· Partner closely with Action Lab to bring their data into polished visual outputs.

· Develop and maintain visualization standards and style guides that ensure consistency across tools and outputs.

· Create both operational dashboards (for daily/weekly tracking) and executive storytelling decks (for strategy and leadership updates).

· Explore and implement innovative methods of data communication, including motion graphics, interactive dashboards, and visual storytelling frameworks.

· Mentor and guide colleagues in best practices for data visualization and storytelling.

· Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with shifting priorities.

· Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is not a remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

· Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

· Demonstrated strong foundation in design principles (layout, typography, color, hierarchy, accessibility).

· Experience working with executive audiences and adapting deliverables to fit different stakeholders’ needs.

· Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and presentation tools (Keynote, PowerPoint, Figma).

· Experience in one or more visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, D3.js).

· Demonstrated familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript libraries (e.g., D3) for custom interactive visualizations.

· Evidence of excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear, visual stories.

· Experience in higher education, EdTech, or mission-driven organizations a plus.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

· Provide a link to your portfolio that demonstrates your design and data visualization skills.

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year; DOE

Working Environment:

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of inclusion. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold

EdPlus at ASU

Apply before midnight Arizona time: Friday, October 17, 2025

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