Data Visualisation Designer (f/m/d)

Do you enjoy presenting complex data and scientific analyses in a visually clear and effective way? Do you think in visual terms, create clear infographics and turn numbers into compelling visual stories? Are you interested in new ways of visualising data – from digital formats to AI generated graphs? If so, we should get to know each other.

Agora Energiewende, Agora Industrie, and Agora Agrar are think tanks pursuing the goal of achieving climate neutrality by the middle of the century. We work closely with key players from politics, business, science, and civil society. With around 180 employees at four locations worldwide, we combine research, dialogue, and public relations in our daily work. We publish our findings in numerous studies and other publications, and we also operate a well-visited website and social media channels. We operate independently and free from economic or party political interests. Our team is international; we communicate internally and externally mainly in English. Our funding comes from grants from foundations and public institutions.

To further support our Graphics and Design team we are looking for a:
Data Visualisation Designer (f/m/d) either part‑time or full‑time (minimum 32 hours per week).

You will become part of a dedicated and supportive team and work closely with colleagues from other departments. Your role is characterised by the working environment of a non‑profit organisation.

Your responsibilities include

• Conceptualising and designing data visualisations, infographics and visual explanatory formats based on scientific analyses;
• Translating complex data, study results and policy analyses into clear visual narratives for data‑driven communication in studies, presentations, social media, and print and online publications;
• Collaboration with scientific teams to understand data structures and present them visually;
• Experimentation with new methods of data visualisation, e.g. using AI‑supported tools, automated visualisations or interactive approaches;
• Coordination of the production process with scientific project managers and external service providers;
• Ensuring the consistently high quality of our design products;
• Integrating publications into our Typo3‑based website and
• Maintaining and further developing our corporate design across all applications.

What we offer

• An opportunity to work in a mission‑driven, highly motivated, and professional international team on an important task for our future;
• Insight into the communications work of a think tank and the opportunity to further develop and shape production processes;
• A diverse and international working environment with a pleasant atmosphere characterised by team spirit and collegiality, featuring flat communication and decision‑making hierarchies;
• An attractive workplace at our headquarters in Berlin, with the option of hybrid working and good digital equipment;
• A comprehensive onboarding programme and training in the tools used across the organisation;
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement; including access to a mental well‑being platform;
• Weekly breakfast, team events and other get‑togethers with colleagues from around the globe;
• One option from our benefit basket (e.g. job ticket, shopping vouchers, Urban Sports, etc.);
• 29 days’ annual leave (based on a 5‑day week) plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off;
• an employment contract initially limited to two years.

We are looking for

• A structured, detail‑oriented, hands‑on working style with a high level of accuracy and quality awareness;
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working closely with interdisciplinary teams;
• Experience in visualising complex data and content, ideally in the context of academic studies, research or politics;
• A very good understanding of visual hierarchies, information design and data storytelling;
• Experience with visualisation tools and design software (e.g. Adobe Suite, Figma or similar);
• Experience with UX/UI principles;
• Experience with content management systems (e.g. Typo3) desirable;
• Independent, structured approach to work, a hands‑on mentality and strong teamwork skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English, and good German as a plus.

We’re sure there are some excellent candidates for the role who don’t meet all the requirements listed in the job description. Perhaps you have specific skills we haven’t considered? If so, please tell us why you’re the right person for the job.

How to apply

Does our job advertisement appeal to you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application, including some samples of your work, by 19 April 2026 via our website.

To ensure objectivity, please do not include a photograph with your application.

We want an energy transition for everyone, by everyone. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people from groups that have previously been under‑represented in energy policy.

We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, our offices in Berlin are not fully accessible, but we are open to finding individual solutions.

In this context, we ask for additional anonymous information about our applicants’ backgrounds on a voluntary basis. This information will be used exclusively to shape future recruitment processes and will not influence our hiring decisions. Your information will not be passed on to third parties and will not be used in connection with your application.

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Personal contact for the position

If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Berkenhagen at