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The New York Times

Publishes news, sports, puzzles and recipes

Art Director - Opinion

Graphic DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of print and digital design experience leading editorial projects, product launches, and redesigns alongside senior leadership.
  • Proven art direction and visual editing skills, including commissioning talent, curating photo assets, and illustrating directly under tight timelines.
  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, pagination software, and pre-press production, including color correction and print-ready preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and execute design solutions from initial concept through publication across print and digital platforms.
  • Partner with editors, photo editors, and key stakeholders to align visual direction, define story approach, and translate complex interactive and video journalism into print formats.
  • Commission and art direct illustrations, building a deep network of creative talent to elevate storytelling.
  • Push layout boundaries through sophisticated art placement, structure, and illustration integration.
  • Craft display copy and independently edit text to improve layout flow.
  • Manage full project lifecycles within proprietary publishing systems while meeting tight daily deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly evolving news environment.
  • Provide flexible coverage for the Sunday section when schedules require.
  • Support and understand journalistic independence and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong communication ability to manage a high-intensity, news-driven schedule, including nights and weekends.
  • Experience in a newsroom or media environment, with strong visual judgment of illustration and photography trends.
  • Passion for off-platform visual storytelling and strong knowledge of domestic and international competitors.
  • Experience optimizing design workflows to support editorial deadlines and team efficiency while managing feedback from multiple stakeholders.

About the Company

The New York Times

Publishes news, sports, puzzles and recipes

The New York Times Company publishes The New York Times, a daily newspaper and news site read around the world, plus subscription products such as The Athletic for sports, Wirecutter for product reviews, NYT Games, and NYT Cooking. Its 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers, a secret government history of the Vietnam War, led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling for press freedom. Readers follow the news, play puzzles such as Wordle, and find recipes on its websites and apps. They pay for one product or a single subscription covering all of them, while advertising, Wirecutter's shopping referral fees, and the printed newspaper bring in the rest. The Times was first published in 1851, and the company is based in New York City.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1851

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