Freelance Data Visualization Graphic Designer

About Demand.io and SimplyCodes

We're building the world's leading source of e-commerce knowledge through our unique technology stack:

• ShopGraph: Our proprietary knowledge graph containing real-time commerce data
• SimplyCodes (simplycodes.com): AI and community-powered platform covering 400,000+ stores (10x more than competitors)
• Product.ai (product.ai): Revolutionary AI shopping assistant redefining purchase decisions
• Profitable since founding in 2009, driving $1B+ in annual commerce volume

Our SimplyCodes blog aims to transform complex e-commerce data into compelling visual stories that educate and engage our rapidly growing user community.

The opportunity

We're seeking an exceptional freelance graphic designer with expertise in both data visualization and infographic design to transform our complex e-commerce insights into compelling visual stories. You'll work directly with our creative and content teams to create sophisticated yet accessible visualizations and comprehensive infographics that enhance our blog content and highlight the unique value of SimplyCodes.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling data visualizations and comprehensive infographics that transform complex e-commerce insights into clear, engaging visual stories
• Design both focused data visualizations (charts, graphs) and full-scale infographics that tell complete data stories
• Work closely with our content team to understand data narratives and develop appropriate visualization concepts
• Maintain visual consistency with SimplyCodes brand while pushing creative boundaries
• Optimize visualizations and infographics for both desktop and mobile experiences
• Collaborate with writers and editors to ensure visual elements enhance storytelling
• Deliver production-ready files in appropriate formats for web publication

What we're looking for

Technical expertise:

• Extensive experience creating both data visualizations and comprehensive infographics for digital publication
• Proven ability to design compelling infographics that tell complete data stories
• Proficiency with Figma is required (non-negotiable)
• Strong vector illustration skills and ability to create custom illustrations for visualizations and infographics
• Strong understanding of data visualization principles and infographic design best practices
• Ability to transform raw data into meaningful visual narratives
• Knowledge of web design constraints and optimization techniques

Portfolio must demonstrate:

• Real-world data visualization and infographic design work (conceptual work alone is not sufficient)
• Examples of both focused data visualizations and comprehensive infographics that tell complete stories
• Vector illustration skills with examples of custom illustrations integrated into visualization projects
• Clean, sophisticated design style that balances complexity with accessibility
• Ability to visually communicate complex relationships and trends
• Creative approaches to standard chart types (bar, line, pie charts, etc.)
• Experience with diverse visualization forms (heatmaps, treemaps, network diagrams, etc.)
• Information architecture skills for organizing complex data in infographics
• Strong color theory application and typography skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Deep generalist skills:

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to different subject matters
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work iteratively
• Excellent project management skills and reliability

Project details

• Freelance/contract position with potential for ongoing relationship
• Remote work with regular virtual collaboration sessions
• Retainer compensation commensurate with experience and complexity
• Expected workload: 10-20 hours per week

Sample project types

• Comprehensive infographics exploring e-commerce trends with illustrative elements
• Focused data visualizations analyzing specific shopping patterns and behaviors
• Comparative infographics highlighting savings opportunities across merchant categories
• User experience journey infographics with custom iconography and flow visualization
• Market share and category performance data visualizations
• Seasonal shopping behavior infographics combining multiple data points and illustrated elements
• Price fluctuation and promotion effectiveness charts and graphics
• Educational infographics explaining e-commerce concepts and shopping strategies

Required experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in data visualization design
• Portfolio demonstrating strong real-world data visualization work
• Proven experience collaborating with content teams (required)
• Previous work with e-commerce, finance, or technology companies preferred

Nice to have:

• Experience with e-commerce or retail data
• Knowledge of consumer behavior visualization techniques
• Background in user experience design
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for visual content
• Understanding of accessibility considerations in data visualization

Application process

To apply, please include the following in your resume:

1. Your portfolio featuring relevant data visualization work (REQUIRED) - Applications without portfolio links will not be reviewed
2. Resume/CV highlighting applicable experience
3. Availability over the next 3 months
4. Hour rate

Our design philosophy

At SimplyCodes, we believe in creating visualizations and infographics that:

• Prioritize clarity and accuracy while maintaining visual appeal
• Make complex data accessible to everyday shoppers
• Transform complicated e-commerce concepts into intuitive visual stories
• Support our mission of becoming the leading source of e-commerce knowledge
• Maintain consistency with our brand voice while pushing creative boundaries
• Enhance understanding through thoughtful presentation rather than decoration
• Balance focused data visualizations with comprehensive infographics based on content needs

Ready to help us transform e-commerce data into compelling visual stories? We'd love to see your work!