Art Director, Newsletters, The New York Times

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Job Description: The New York Times is looking for an Art Director to commission illustrations and create visual solutions for some of our most widely-read newsletters.

Newsletters are an important platform for sharing the expert and deeply reported journalism that distinguishes The New York Times. You will help shape the visual expression of digital editorial products, including On Tech and the Saturday edition of The Morning. We are looking for a creative thinker and hands-on problem-solver who excels in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the features design director.

What you’ll do:

  • Thoughtfully pair writers /subjects with visual approaches that enhance the experience of our readers.

  • Assign and art-direct illustrations with short turnaround times.

  • Provide visual guidance for new offerings and build design treatments that provide identity.

  • Cultivate a diverse network of visual artists.

  • Collaborate effectively with editors, writers, photo editors and fellow designers.

  • Deliver work that is anchored in an understanding of the medium and our principals of excellence, clarity and quality.

  • Stay up-to-date on the broader landscape of editorial newsletters.

  • Thrive in a multi-project, multi-paced environment.

  • Effectively communicate your ideas and discuss visual solutions to a broad and varied group of colleagues.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Job Requirements:
What you’ll bring:

  • At least 5 years of design/illustration experience.

  • A solid understanding of illustration, with knowledge of a diverse range of artists working in different mediums, including motion.

  • A strong portfolio that shows conceptual thinking and a solid understanding of design.

  • A keen interest in journalism and in the publishing industry at large.

  • Extreme attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • A positive attitude and the ability to work in both independently and with a team.

  • Fluency with design tools including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. (Figma and After Effects are a plus).

Type of Job: Other

City: New York

State/Country:New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: The New York Times

About Our Company: The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a newsroom that’s 1,700 strong and sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

How to Apply: Apply Here: https://nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NYT/job/New-York-NY/Art-Director--Newsletter_REQ-012618-1