Cartographic Experience Designer - Marketing

A cartographic data visualization role at Esri to create and influence user-centered map design for global websites and media touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teammates, strategists, writers, researchers, and business stakeholders to produce static, animated, and interactive maps for Esri.com and marketing campaigns
• Contribute to mapmaking workflows and production systems that enable high-quality cartography at enterprise scale
• Help define the foundational cartographic principles behind our map design style guide, and contribute to building clear, practical technical documentation
• Storyboard, design, prototype, and build engaging interactive web experiences that showcase Esri software in action
• Work with UX researchers to conduct usability studies to gain insights into interactive expectations and measure success using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods
• Explore and invent techniques that showcase the power of ArcGIS—finding new, unexpected ways to connect the power of geography to new audiences
• Be our mapping evangelist—stay on top of emerging trends, share your voice, mentor others, and champion the value of geographic thinking across the community

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in a field relevant to geographic thinking and cartographic production
• Portfolio Submission: Please include a link to your online portfolio or PDF samples of recent work
• Foundational comprehension and demonstrated experience in geographic information system (GIS) technology
• Outstanding written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• A clear passion for geographic storytelling with the ability to make complex ideas understandable to non-cartography audiences
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, cartography, computer science, data visualization, or related fields such as urban planning, architecture, or information design
• Recommended Qualifications: JS / HTML / CSS (front-end frameworks a plus), Git and GitHub, and Database management (PostgreSQL, SQLite), Video/Animation (AfterEffects, Premier Pro, Resolve), 3D Modelling/Rendering (Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya), Master's degree in geography, cartography, computer science, data visualization, or related fields such as urban planning, architecture, or information design

Key Skills

• Cartographic data visualization
• Geographic thinking
• GIS technology
• Written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Geographic storytelling
• JS / HTML / CSS
• Git and GitHub
• Database management
• Video/Animation
• 3D Modelling/Rendering

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth