Business DATA DESIGNER

Organise vast amounts of data and define a common language

Are you able to take a step back and see the big picture? Is the world of data organisation your playground? Are you keen on designing common processes so everyone can speak the same language? We were meant to work together!

Societe Generale is looking to grow its teams of data designers to grow its ambitions in data development and usage. Join a community of experts to develop a far-reaching vision, build efficient common data architecture, and implement and update data regulations and standards.

Your responsabilities

Organising data governance and classification
Maintaining and update the data dictionary and benchmarking data models
Overseeing projects to determine business area needs, particularly regarding data description and use
Coordinating and overseeing data lineage projects
Ensuring compliance with the Group’s standards

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOB

You will be part of the Group’s data community: over 1,000 experts throughout the world

You will be at the heart of the Group’s digital transformation

You will contribute to designing the data lakes of tomorrow

You will have access to a large number of training programmes to grow within the data community

You should be...

Organised and thorough

Fluent in English

Knowledgeable in big data and No SQL

Experienced in modelling and data mapping skills

Master’s degree in IT / engineering or similar experience

Frequently asked questions about Data Designer

What is a Data Designer?

A Data Designer, also known as a Data Model Designer or Data Visualisation Designer, is a data professional specialising in the creation and visual design of solutions based on data previously analysed by a Data Analyst. They transform complex datasets into clear, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing visualisations to facilitate understanding and analysis by the company.

What is Data Design?

Data Design involves presenting data by creating visualisations that are comprehensible to everyone. The goal is to make data easier to read for the company. To achieve this, Data Design combines principles of graphic design, data visualisation and ergonomics, creating interactive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces.

A Data Designer can specialise in specific technical areas, such as:

salesforce Data Architecture and Management Designer: This role involves designing and architecting the Salesforce software, a CRM tool that helps manage customer relationships to streamline processes and improve business profitability;
marketing Cloud Data Designer: This role involves designing the Marketing Cloud, a suite of marketing tools that enables analysis and automation of interactions with customers and prospects across multiple channels;
entity Data Model Designer: This role manages the organisation of data models.

What are the main tasks of a Data Designer?

The job description of a Data Designer includes the following tasks:

creating data visualisations, also known as “DataViz”;
designing user interfaces for data-based applications;
creating prototypes and mock-ups to test and improve designs.

What skills are essential to become a Data Designer?

Being a Data Designer requires the acquisition of solid and varied technical skills, such as:

expertise in design and visualisation tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Tableau, or D3.js);
proficiency in programming languages related to data design, such as JavaScript or Python;
a strong knowledge of data analysis and processing;
excellent communication and storytelling skills;
mastery of graphic design principles, UI/UX design, and ergonomics.

What training is necessary to become a Data Designer?

To become a Data Designer, one needs to obtain a university degree or a degree from a prestigious school, at the Bac +5 level, such as a master’s in graphic design, computer science or interaction design.
Specialisation can be achieved through training and certifications in UI/UX design or data visualisation.
Finally, to stand out to recruiters, gaining professional experience through internships or apprenticeships is highly recommended.

How does a Data Designer's career progress?

There are many careers in the data field. A Data Designer's career can evolve into other roles, particularly those with more responsibilities, such as:

lead Data Designer;
director of Data Design;
director of User Experience.

Data Engineer

Big Data Architect

Business Analyst

What is a typical day like for a Data Designer?

In a typical day, a Data Designer attends meetings with business teams to understand their needs. After these discussions, they create prototypes and mock-ups to test various designs iteratively based on user feedback. They also manage the documentation of these design processes.

What is the average salary of a Data Designer?

The average salary of a Data Designer varies depending on experience, geographical location and the industry of the company they work for. In France, for instance, a junior Data Designer can earn between €35,000 and €45,000 per year, while a more experienced (senior) Data Designer can earn upwards of €60,000 per year.

How to join us

To get to know each other and make sure you will be happy as part of Societe Generale, please follow the below steps.

Get in touch

By responding to our job advertisement.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

We’ll contact you for an initial exchange
and online tests.

Is it a match?

You’ll meet our operational team and human
resources partners.

Welcome!

The job is yours, and you’re ready to start the adventure.

The adventure has just begun!

At Societe Generale, we make sure that you can develop your career based on your ambition and abilities. After a position as a Business Data Designer, you will have access to new opportunities, such as:

Data Engineer
Project Manager
Business Analyst
Data Protection Analyst

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