Weather Graphics Production Artist

The role

This person will support graphics creation for internal stakeholders and external clientele across print, television and digital. They will create weather maps, charts and graphs using various graphic programs and operating systems.

What you will do

• Create weather maps, charts and graphs utilizing several different graphic programs and operating systems, including Baron and Photoshop.
• Follow set graphical standards across print, television and digital.
• Assemble complete weather pages and graphic products by client and internal deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with Clients and other departments regarding service or schedule changes or client requests.
• Ensure responsibilities are carried out with urgency, priority, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with fellow artists and operational team members to produce weather graphics.
• Contribute to special projects such as quality assurance, process improvement, customer support, or research and development.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in graphic design or similar field.
• At least 1 year of graphic creation experience.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and collaborate with a team.
• Strong eye for visual design.
• Ability to follow instructions and standards to deliver on-brand graphical displays.
• Creative curiosity and a desire to develop new graphic concepts.
• Flexible availability to support 24-7 operation, including working weekends and holidays.

Nice to have

• Knowledge or hands-on experience with weather design software such as Baron or WSI, or similar software from News, Media, Sports industry.
• Interest in or familiarity with meteorology, weather forecasting, climate, environmental science or science communication.
• Experience collaborating directly with technical or scientific subject-matter experts.
• Knowledge of InDesign and Filemaker Pro software.
• Familiarity with using AI, such as ChatGPT or Claude, to create graphics, mock-ups or workflows.

About the company

AccuWeather is a source of weather forecasts and warnings used by over one billion people globally. The company provides weather forecasts for digital signage, newspapers, radio stations, and television stations.