Design and Visualization Analyst

$60,798 - $104,894/Yr

City of Tucson - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Design and Visualization Analyst position at the City of Tucson's Information Technology Department is focused on designing and developing user-centered web applications with a strong emphasis on User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) principles, data visualization, and Geographic Information System (GIS) integration. This role involves collaborating with various departments to gather requirements, create mockups, and build intuitive interfaces that enhance user interaction with city data, ensuring accessibility and usability across digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Consults with partner departments in designing applications that effectively meet their objectives.
• Creates charts, graphs, and other elements to represent and summarize data for visualization.
• Enhances accessibility and usability of digital platforms for data sharing by including accessibility features in the design process.
• Creates intuitive interfaces for improved user interaction with city data.
• Develops user stories and mockups for data visualization projects to outline the design.
• Collaborates with partners through email updates and in-person meetings to gather requirements and feedback for iterative design.
• Consults with partner departments in building data visualizations that best convey the objectives of the application or report.
• Designs and implements engaging data visualizations with interactive elements for user exploration.
• Translates complex data into compelling visual narratives.
• Works closely with data analytics and GIS teams to identify and address data communication needs.
• Supports the enhancement of data storytelling capabilities by developing guides, templates, and toolkits.
• Drafts and implements strategies to communicate data analytics insights tailored to various audiences.
• Prepares reports and presentations for diverse audiences using various systems and platforms.
• Assists with special projects and resolves related issues.
• Develops and maintains standards and guidelines for data visualizations across city departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of directly related experience in data visualization or UX/UI design.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Familiarity with UX/UI design tools (e.g., Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma) and programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python) for data manipulation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations.
• Experience in project management, including managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Graphic Design, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in data visualization, UX/UI design, and the development of communication strategies.
• Experience with GIS data and projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Loan repayment program
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance