Full-Time

Digital Designer

Opinion

The New York Times

The New York Times

10,001+ employees

Subscription-based digital and print journalism

Compensation Overview

$113.9k - $136k/yr

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (1)
Required Skills
Interaction Design
Wireframe
Figma
Requirements
  • 5+ years of digital design experience
  • Visual and interactive design skills — a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior
  • Experience with iterative wireframing in Figma and implementing pixel-perfect digital design systems across multiple platforms
Responsibilities
  • Work with editors, art directors, video, and photo to conceptualize and shape design ideas into immersive small, medium and large-scale digital storytelling experiences
  • Respond to projects with strategic and creative design solutions through interactive storytelling and wireframes
  • Iterate, synthesize and present multiple format options and explorations for stakeholder review
  • Develop template designs for recurring editorial features
  • Work with developers to ensure responsive and performant design quality across the full range of digital devices and browsers
  • Translate art and design into a versatile suite of assets for use across a range of promotion platforms, with an eye towards holistic cohesion
  • Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders through iterative processes, communicating ideas clearly and effectively
  • Develop, nurture and collaborate with a roster of artists (illustration, motion, and more) from sketch to final art phases
  • Contribute to the presentation of our journalism, and engage with others to foster an environment of learning and constructive dialogue about our work
  • Maintain high journalistic standards for multimedia journalism
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
  • You will report to Deputy Editor Design
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong editorial judgment and experience proven ability to innovate and translate editorial priorities into multimedia storytelling
  • Experience with basic HTML/CSS and JavaScript
  • Openness to developing technical fluency further to finesse design details with front-end developers
  • Experience working with video, audio, and data visualization
  • Experience working and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced news environment with a willingness to work a flexible, news-driven schedule that may occasionally include nights or weekends

The New York Times provides digital and print news across politics, business, technology, culture, and more for a global audience. It earns revenue from recurring subscriptions for digital and print editions and from online advertising, including sponsored content. It enhances value with subscriber services like NYT Cooking and other offerings, delivered through a digital platform, newsletters, and mobile apps. Its goal is to deliver trusted information and insightful analysis at scale while expanding its digital reach and subscriber value.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1850

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