Art Director

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
$124,979.94 - $141,000 usd; not specified; medical...
On-site
Sophisticated typography skills
Eye for illustration and photography
Organize complex information
The award winning features print design team at The New York Times is responsible for the majority of the paper’s weekly sections, including Arts & Leisure, Sunday Business, Styles, Book Review and Food

Job Summary

  • The award winning features print design team at The New York Times is responsible for the majority of the paper’s weekly sections, including Arts & Leisure, Sunday Business, Styles, Book Review and Food.
  • Partner closely with a desk’s editors and photo editors and act as both a creative lead and a project manager, designing covers, interior pages and special projects.
  • This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

Matching Summary

The award winning features print design team at The New York Times is responsible for the majority of the paper’s weekly sections, including Arts & Leisure, Sunday Business, Styles, Book Review and Food.

Salary

$124,979.94 - $141,000 USD; Not specified; Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sophisticated typography skills
  • Eye for illustration and photography
  • Organize complex information
  • Creative solutions to publication
  • Commission illustration effectively

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about print
  • Innovative digital presentation
  • Team player with enthusiasm
  • Growing network of diverse artists
  • Strong editorial judgment

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of design experience
  • Portfolio with superior typography and layout skills
  • Knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent collaboration skills
  • Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines

Work Rights

Not specified

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