Senior Graphic Designer - Data Visualization & Visual Insights/Storytelling Job
BSM Partners, Bentonville, AR, US
You are a visual thinker who turns complex data into elegant, easy-to-grasp visuals—without needing to be told how. This role is for a graphic designer first who also happens to be fluent in charts, dashboards, and data-driven storytelling. You’ll collaborate with analysts and editors to create best-in-class visual content, including infographics, interactive dashboards, print layouts, and more.
You’ll thrive if you’re comfortable working independently from raw insights , spotting the best way to show a trend, contrast, or story without someone drawing the picture for you. The ideal candidate has experience in print, digital, and data publishing , and can move between Forsta, Power BI, and Adobe Creative Suite with ease.
This position is based in the Bentonville, AR area.
Why This Role Matters:
The “so what” of our insights lives or dies by how they’re communicated visually. This role ensures that data doesn’t just inform—but inspires, persuades, and moves people to act – one digestible graphic at a time .
Key Responsibilities:
· Design intuitive, high-impact visuals including charts, infographics, and information layouts.
· Translate key insights into visual concepts without needing fully built mockups or wireframes.
· Build layouts for newsletter, interactive dashboards, analytics reporting, and print publications.
· Collaborate with analysts, writers, and editorial staff to develop clear and compelling visual stories.
· Support creative needs across the team, including packaging design, presentation decks, and marketing assets.
Qualifications:
· 7+ years of experience in graphic design, visual storytelling, or publication design .
· Portfolio demonstrating strength in data visualization and editorial layout .
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite , especially InDesign and Illustrator.
· Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or Forsta a strong plus.
· Ability to work from raw insights or rough direction— no hand-holding needed .
· Experience working in magazines, reporting companies, or research firms preferred.
· Comfortable juggling multiple design projects with competing deadlines.
· PowerPoint design expertise
Preferred Background:
· Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field .
· Experience in business, economics, or consumer-facing analytics environments.
· Pet industry knowledge or interest is a plus.
· Experience in packaging design or brand identity projects is a bonus.
Benefits:
- · Competitive salary
- · Health, dental, and vision insurance
- · Paid time off and retirement plan options
- · Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Please include salary requirements with your application to be considered.