$113,946 – $136,000
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What this role is
This role involves creating motion graphics and animations for The New York Times' video shows, collaborating with producers and editors to bring visual stories to life across multiple platforms. It suits experienced designers comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom who want to combine technical animation skills with journalistic storytelling.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years of motion design experience
- Expertise with After Effects and motion animation
- Expertise with Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong portfolio of design work
- Understanding of layout, typography, and storytelling techniques
- Experience creating visual presentations combining audio, video, still images and text
Nice to have
- Enthusiasm for designing animations and design for storytelling covering current events
- Experience making quick decisions under newsroom deadlines and high-pressure environments
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience meeting deadlines and adapting to change in daily, unpredictable news environments
- Openness to flexible scheduling