Temporary Editorial Illustrator/Designer

The Guardian US; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days vacation leave

Free Headspace subscription

401(k) Match

Subsidized healthcare coverage

Generous parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

A renowned news organization is looking for a Temporary Editorial Illustrator/Designer to create visual content for stories, engage in innovative design projects, and deliver compelling visual narratives. This role requires 1-3 years of design experience, a robust portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The position is full-time, offering a salary of $92,000–$100,000 annualized and includes various benefits pertaining to health, wellness, and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years design experience, preferably in a newsroom.
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual ideas.
• Enthusiasm for journalism and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Illustrate/design header images and special project visuals.
• Design static assets and lay out visual stories in CMS.
• Explore unique visual approaches to journalism.

Skills

Visual design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Creative storytelling

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Temporary Editorial Illustrator/Designer

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Department: Editorial

Reports to: Acting Head of Visuals

Location: New York, NY

Pay: This is a 3-month temporary role paid at $92,000–$100,000 annualized, prorated for the duration of the assignment.

Terms: Three month fixed term contract, full time, News Media Guild position.

About the role

• Illustrate/design header images for stories and reusable image treatments for recurring columns.
• Create one-off visual approaches for special projects and series, including bespoke story design (typographic and color treatments) and art direction.
• Design occasional static assets such as section banners and newsletter headers.
• Lay out visual stories in our CMS using existing tools and templates.

About you

• 1‑3 years design experience. Newsroom experience is a plus, but we are excited to hear from anyone with a design background and a strong portfolio.
• Distinct visual ideas, with a point of view.
• Willing to explore offbeat or unexpected visual approaches to journalism.
• Able to work quickly and accurately on multiple projects at speed and under pressure.
• Enthusiasm for good journalism and visual storytelling.
• Robust experience with Photoshop and Illustrator.

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume, cover letter, and share a portfolio (pdf or link). Applications without work samples will not be considered.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Compensation and benefits

• Eligible to earn up to 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays.
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members.
• 401(k) Match.
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay.
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule.

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.