Junior Program Associate – Data Visualizer and Graphic Design
Who we are and what we do?
WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport
At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.
Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.
About your role:
The Junior Associate (Data Visualization and Graphics Design) will be a key member of WRI India’s Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities GeoAnalytics team, and work in collaboration with the core communications team. The role involves working with analytic colleagues to develop data visualization dashboards, interactive web-maps and infographics, creating storyboards that help in communicating complex data and insights into captivating visual outputs. The candidate is expected to be social media savvy and be able to use social media to enhance the outreach of the communication.
How your day will unfold:
Primary duty is to create visual representations of data that make it easier for people to understand and interpret large amounts of information. Use your creativity and expertise to find the most effective ways to communicate data whether it's through interactive dashboards or dynamic infographics. Have practical knowledge of software’s like Adobe illustrator, photoshop, InDesign etc that can create more effective and engaging visualisations. Help bring insights to life and help people understand the story behind the numbers. Be familiar with design principles such as colour theory, typography and layout and using them to create visualisations that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand.
Infographics -
The candidate will be responsible for working with program staff to produce infographics that best
communicate complex data and insights into captivating visual outputs. The primary role entails:
• Creating and editing visual content including maps, charts, and graphs.
• Transforming data sets, quantitative and qualitative analysis into compelling visuals
• Support the company in the development of marketing materials, newsletters and reports
• Skilled in information design and data storytelling
• Help to translate data into insightful visual content, which is both beautiful and meaningful, making data, trends, analytics accessible on social media and mass communication platforms.
• Artistic representation of data and information using different elements such as graphs, pictures, diagrams, dashboards, etc.
• Convert generic, text - heavy presentations into more concise, graphically rich presentations.
• Produce graphics in line with WRI brand guidelines – design principles, color and typography effectively across all deliverables
Social Media -
• Elevate WRI’s work on social media platforms, targeted at key national, sub-national and international political moments.
• Spot social media trends relevant to the integrated urban planning work, and work to include our content in nationally trending conversations.
• Collaborate with the core-comms team to disseminate social media messages using official WRI India accounts on Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Identify other social media platforms more appropriate for storytelling and sharing visual communication material such as short video clips, spatial maps and data visualizations.
Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in working with graphic applications
• Proficiency in software applications primarily in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Premier-Pro. And transforming content created from these to effective infographics in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Should be able to create icons, and 2D/3D images from scratch using appropriate software tools and platforms
• Preferable knowledge of cartographic design principles with experience in thematic mapping
• Excellent presentation and layout skills
• Good communication skills
• Should have an excellent design portfolio
• Proficiency in an additional Indian language would be an added benefit
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships internally and externally
• Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Proficient in design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and others
• Preferable knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), Tableau, PowerBI
Salary and Benefits: 6,50,000 INR CTC Per annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 year
Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore
Start date: As soon as possible.
List of Documents to be attached:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.
