Nightly Design Editor: Bold Digital Visuals for News

Dow Jones; New York; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a creative Design Editor to lead bold, digital-first visuals for web, social, and print. You will craft interactive infographics, illustrations, animations, and data-driven graphics that energize stories across platforms.

Collaborate with editors to align concepts with the Post’s brand, while delivering clear visuals under tight deadlines. Weekend work and on-site presence are required in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and data visualization tools.
• Digital-first mindset with ability to design for web, mobile and social platforms; print basics ok.
• Strong typography, layout and visual hierarchy for storytelling.
• Ability to distill complex data into clear visuals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; meets deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Basic coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Design digital visuals: interactive infographics, illustrations, editorial features, animations, composites and maps.
• Stay ahead of design trends and tools to keep visuals fresh and competitive.
• Collaborate with Lead/Sr. Design Editors to develop bold graphic concepts.
• Work with editorial teams to integrate text and visuals for print and digital storytelling.
• Generate fresh visual storytelling ideas with a focus on digital engagement.
• Prioritize multiple projects in a fast, deadline-driven newsroom.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Visual storytelling

Information hierarchy

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Flourish

MapCreator

HTML/CSS/Java

Job description

The New York Post is seeking a creative Design Editor to lead bold, digital-first visuals for web, social, and print. You will craft interactive infographics, illustrations, animations, and data-driven graphics that energize stories across platforms.

Collaborate with editors to align concepts with the Post’s brand, while delivering clear visuals under tight deadlines. Weekend work and on-site presence are required in a fast-paced newsroom.