Design Editor (Nights)

New York Post Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a Design Editor to lead bold, digital-first visual storytelling across web, social and print. You will design interactive infographics, illustrations and editorial features while collaborating with editors to maintain the Post's distinctive voice.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, strong typography, layout, and the ability to distill complex data into clear visuals are essential. This on-site role requires weekend availability and a flexible shift.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite for digital and print design.
• Digital-first mindset with experience across web, mobile, and social visuals.
• Excellent typography, layout, and information hierarchy.
• Ability to distill complex data into clear visuals.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design digital visuals including interactive infographics and editorial features.
• Create visuals for online, social platforms and print.
• Collaborate with editors to align visuals with stories and branding.
• Develop innovative graphic concepts aligned with the Post’s bold identity.
• Generate fresh ideas for visual storytelling and data visualization.
• Prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Digital design

Typography

Layout & composition

Visual storytelling

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Flourish

MapCreator

HTML/CSS basics

Job description

Job Description

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 225 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

Design Editor

(Tuesday-Saturday, 6pm-2am)

If you have a passion for bold visuals, a digital-first mindset, and the skills to turn ideas into eye-catching designs, this role is for you. As a key member of our Design Team, you'll help bring stories to life across digital and social platforms, as well as print.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling digital visuals including interactive infographics, illustrations, editorial print features, animations for online and social, composites and maps.
• Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and techniques to keep our visuals fresh, relevant and competitive.
• Collaborate with the Lead Design Editor and Sr. Design Editors to develop innovative graphic concepts that align with the Post’s bold brand identity.
• Work closely with editorial teams to integrate text and visuals seamlessly, enhancing storytelling whether digitally or in print.
• Generate fresh ideas for visual storytelling, with a strong focus on engaging digital content.
• Prioritize multiple projects efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and design tools such as Flourish and MapCreator.
• A digital-first approach with ability to create designs for web, mobile, and social platforms; Solid foundation in print design techniques is also necessary.
• Exceptional sense of typography, layout, and visual and information hierarchy.
• Create charts and visualizations from complex datasets such as financial reports, press releases etc and distill information for general audiences.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically under tight deadlines.
• Passion for news, sports, viral content, pop culture, and emerging digital trends.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of design work, especially digital projects.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Basic coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, JAVA).

Note: The New York Post adheres to an on-site work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

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Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.