Junior GIS Analyst

The role of GIS Analyst includes assisting the Product Team in delivering maps for the Placer XTRA product. Placer XTRA is an extension of Placer.ai’s online analytics experience and provides additional layers of information and insights for customer analysis. The ideal candidate should have experience with multiple mapping platforms, managing data from different sources and file types, and creating beautiful maps and visualizations.

Responsibilities:

• Design static and interactive maps using Placer.ai core data and third party data
• Help define and maintain precise, scalable, and efficient map-building processes
• Analyze spatial data through the use of multiple mapping platforms
• Provide feedback to engineering and product teams to optimize Placer.ai’s tools and processes
• Maintain detailed metrics of the map-creation efforts for use in improving processes
• Assistance in scoping additional GIS projects

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in GIS, cartography, or engineering environment
• Experience with big data
• Experience with Mapbox Studio
• Experience with design tools like Figma
• A precise eye and passion for map design and cartography
• A portfolio of detailed plans or maps, preferably at least one large project where design consistency was a requirement
• The ability to visually recognize intricate design details related to fonts, color, strokes, patterns, etc.
• A love for cartography
• Attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset
• Excellent English (written & spoken) – Native English fluency is a plus

Why join?

• Join a rocketship! We are pioneers of a new market that we are creating.
• Take a central and critical role at Placer.ai.
• Work with, and learn from, top-notch talent.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits.
• Fully remote.