Design Director: Editorial Visuals Leader

Society for News Design; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

The New York Times Opinion design department is seeking a Design Director to partner with editors and visual teams to elevate our Opinion coverage across platforms. We are looking for an idea generator and storyteller who translates complex ideas into accessible visual experiences.

As a hands-on lead, you will guide the design team, art direct creative solutions, and shape story flow. This in-office role is based in New York City, with four days in the office weekly and some remote flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of print and digital design experience.
• 5+ years managing designers/art directors in media or news.
• Proven ability to generate multiple visual concepts under tight deadlines.
• Expertise in commissioning and art directing global talent.
• Strong typography and editorial layout portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain the visual approach for Sunday Opinion across platforms.
• Direct and inspire the design team; act as hands-on visual editor.
• Collaborate with editors, graphics, photo, video, and product teams on packages.
• Lead a global network of external illustrators and photographers.
• Maintain typography and layout standards; establish efficient workflows.
• Support journalistic independence and mission of the organization.
• Report to the Creative Director, Opinion.

Skills

Design experience

People management

Concept development

Art direction

Design tools

Portfolio excellence

Tools

Figma

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The New York Times Opinion design department is seeking a Design Director to partner with editors and visual teams to elevate our Opinion coverage across platforms. We are looking for an idea generator and storyteller who translates complex ideas into accessible visual experiences.

As a hands-on lead, you will guide the design team, art direct creative solutions, and shape story flow. This in-office role is based in New York City, with four days in the office weekly and some remote flexibility