$124,980 – $141,000
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What this role is
This role designs the visual presentation of opinion pages for The New York Times, creating distinctive layouts that blend typography, photography, and illustration to tell stories compellingly in print. It suits experienced editorial designers who thrive under deadline pressure, collaborate closely with editors, and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of print journalism.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years of print and digital design experience leading editorial projects
- Proven art direction and visual editing skills including commissioning talent and photo curation
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and pagination software
- Pre-press production and color correction expertise
Nice to have
- Newsroom or media environment experience
- Strong judgment of illustration and photography trends
- Knowledge of domestic and international visual competitors
- Experience optimizing design workflows for editorial deadlines