Art Director, Opinion
Core
Reimagine daily Opinion pages to establish a distinct visual identity separate from the newsroom by organizing complex information and creating engaging designs.
Role type
Senior Art Director (Print & Digital Editorial)
Builds
Print layouts and digital content for The New York Times Opinion section
Domain
Journalism / Print & Digital Media
Required skills
Print and digital editorial design, Art direction, Visual editing, Typography, Photography curation, Data visualization, Commissioning illustration, Project management, Pre-press production
Preferred skills
Newsroom experience, Off-platform visual storytelling, Workflow optimization, Stakeholder management
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Pagination software
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and execute design solutions from concept through publication; Partner with editors to align visual vision and translate interactive journalism to print; Commission and art direct illustrations; Push layout boundaries with sophisticated art placement; Craft display copy and edit text; Manage full project lifecycles within proprietary publishing systems; Provide flexible coverage for the Sunday section.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC