Information Designer (San Diego)
LINK, San Diego, CA, United States
Location
We are actively hiring in the San Diego area.
Who We Are LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories.
Let us be your partners in change.
About the Opportunity LINK is actively seeking an
Information Designer
to join our dynamic team, where we transform complex ideas and data into clear, engaging visual products—such as infographics, charts, wireframes, and prototypes—for print and digital use. This role applies human-centered design and design thinking to create intuitive solutions that support client goals. The designer will work closely with internal teams and clients to understand needs, structure information, and deliver impactful visuals across a range of industries.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to apply human-centered design and design thinking principles to solve complex challenges and deliver visually engaging solutions. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to understand their needs, develop intuitive information hierarchies, and create designs that support their goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field
5-10 years of experience in graphic design or a related role
Strong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutions
Well-versed in a variety of design areas (e.g., experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each project
Highly motivated to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goals
Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Capable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirements
A bias towards positivity, openness and supporting others
Design portfolio required for consideration
Responsibilities Visual Design and Information Products
Develop high-quality, visually engaging deliverables such as infographics, charts, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, briefs and presentation visuals
Translate dense, technical or ambiguous information into structured, accessible and visually compelling formats
Co-create visual systems, frameworks, and narratives that support strategy, research and decision making
Produce materials optimized for both print and digital environments
Human-Centered Design and Problem Solving
Apply human-centered design principles to every stage of the design process, from understanding user needs to testing visual solutions.
Collaborate closely with strategists, researchers, and subject-matter experts to ensure visuals reflect real user needs and client goals
Iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback data insights and testing
Client and Stakeholder Collaboration
Understand client challenges and translate them into clear, tailored visual artifacts that drive clarity and alignment
Work with the strategist to engage with client to define goals, clarify requirements, gather inputs and present design solutions
Work efficiently under tight timelines and shifting priorities
Support the development of templates, visual standards, and repeatable
Work Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week
Hybrid, with 2–3 days a week working onsite with the client
Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events
Salary We’re committed to offering competitive compensation. While the salary range for this position is
$71,000-$97,000 , your final offer may be adjusted based on factors like experience and location.
$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
11 Federal Holidays per year
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)
$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard
EOE EOE
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Who We Are LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories.
Let us be your partners in change.
About the Opportunity LINK is actively seeking an
Information Designer
to join our dynamic team, where we transform complex ideas and data into clear, engaging visual products—such as infographics, charts, wireframes, and prototypes—for print and digital use. This role applies human-centered design and design thinking to create intuitive solutions that support client goals. The designer will work closely with internal teams and clients to understand needs, structure information, and deliver impactful visuals across a range of industries.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to apply human-centered design and design thinking principles to solve complex challenges and deliver visually engaging solutions. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to understand their needs, develop intuitive information hierarchies, and create designs that support their goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field
5-10 years of experience in graphic design or a related role
Strong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutions
Well-versed in a variety of design areas (e.g., experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each project
Highly motivated to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goals
Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Capable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirements
A bias towards positivity, openness and supporting others
Design portfolio required for consideration
Responsibilities Visual Design and Information Products
Develop high-quality, visually engaging deliverables such as infographics, charts, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, briefs and presentation visuals
Translate dense, technical or ambiguous information into structured, accessible and visually compelling formats
Co-create visual systems, frameworks, and narratives that support strategy, research and decision making
Produce materials optimized for both print and digital environments
Human-Centered Design and Problem Solving
Apply human-centered design principles to every stage of the design process, from understanding user needs to testing visual solutions.
Collaborate closely with strategists, researchers, and subject-matter experts to ensure visuals reflect real user needs and client goals
Iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback data insights and testing
Client and Stakeholder Collaboration
Understand client challenges and translate them into clear, tailored visual artifacts that drive clarity and alignment
Work with the strategist to engage with client to define goals, clarify requirements, gather inputs and present design solutions
Work efficiently under tight timelines and shifting priorities
Support the development of templates, visual standards, and repeatable
Work Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week
Hybrid, with 2–3 days a week working onsite with the client
Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events
Salary We’re committed to offering competitive compensation. While the salary range for this position is
$71,000-$97,000 , your final offer may be adjusted based on factors like experience and location.
$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
11 Federal Holidays per year
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)
$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard
EOE EOE
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