Design Director, Opinion — Lead Visual Storytelling

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-matching 401k plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

Thenewyorktimes is seeking a Design Director to enhance the distinctiveness of opinion coverage. The role involves both design and management responsibilities, collaborating with various teams and mentoring outside artists.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in design across print and digital, possessing strong communication skills and proficiency in design tools. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $180,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience, with 3+ years leading designers.
• Deep expertise in design fundamentals across various platforms.
• Portfolio showcasing exceptional design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction for Daily Opinion and Sunday Opinion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for consistent storytelling.
• Drive concept development and nurture designers.

Skills

Design experience across print and digital

Advanced proficiency in Figma

Collaboration with illustrators and photographers

Strong communicator of visual ideas

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

Thenewyorktimes is seeking a Design Director to enhance the distinctiveness of opinion coverage. The role involves both design and management responsibilities, collaborating with various teams and mentoring outside artists.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in design across print and digital, possessing strong communication skills and proficiency in design tools. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $180,000, along with comprehensive benefits.