Design Director, Opinion

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $160,000 - $180,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Visual storytelling across platforms
Art direction for editorial content
Conceptualize and execute creative vision
The New York Times Opinion department is looking for a Design Director to work with editors and visual teams to distinguish our coverage wherever it is encountered

Job Summary

  • The New York Times Opinion department is looking for a Design Director to work with editors and visual teams to distinguish our coverage wherever it is encountered.
  • This is both a design and management role, responsible for hands-on design and art direction, as well as mentoring outside artists and designers.
  • You will partner with editors to conceptualize and execute a cohesive creative vision across print and digital platforms, translating editorial into original visual storytelling.

Matching Summary

The New York Times Opinion department is looking for a Design Director to work with editors and visual teams to distinguish our coverage wherever it is encountered.

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $180,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • visual storytelling across platforms
  • art direction for editorial content
  • conceptualize and execute creative vision
  • collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • hands-on design and art direction

Nice-to-have

  • cultivate new talent
  • imaginative leader
  • intelligent conversation and debate
  • fast-paced news environment

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of design experience
  • 3+ years leading designers
  • Expertise in digital, mobile, print, video
  • Proficiency in Figma, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proven ability to shape editorial content
  • Strong communicator of visual ideas

Work Rights

Not specified

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