Design Director, Opinion
Core
Lead design and art direction for The New York Times Opinion department, translating complex journalism into immersive visual storytelling across print, digital, audio, and video platforms.
Role type
Design Director (Opinion)
Builds
Visual storytelling experiences for opinion coverage (Daily Opinion report, Sunday Opinion, cover stories, features)
Domain
Media / Journalism / Publishing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Art direction, typography, illustration, print design, digital design, Figma, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring
Preferred skills
UX/UI guidance for storytelling, front-end design wireframes, news/media environment experience, trend judgment in illustration/photography, brand identity management
Technologies
Figma, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Partner with editors to conceptualize and execute a cohesive creative vision across platforms; Lead art direction and develop weekly concepts for the Daily Opinion report and Sunday Opinion; Translate complex journalism into immersive, scalable, visually driven digital experiences; Drive concept development from ideation through execution; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align storytelling and design; Ensure visual consistency and creative excellence across all platforms; Provide hands-on execution in design, graphics, and typography; Cultivate relationships with artists and illustrators from sketches through final execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
