What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer, Magazine position at The New York Times?
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 world-renowned newsroom that 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.
Job Description
The magazine is seeking a staff designer to join our award-winning design team.
The designer will work with art directors, editors, and photo editors to conceptualize and package stories for all sections of the magazine. You are adept at creating compelling and cohesive print and digital presentations. You should also have expertise in commissioning art from a roster of talented artists and illustrators of all backgrounds.
You will have excellent typography and composition skills, the ability to think conceptually, and be adept at organizing complex content into engaging narratives.
Internal and external applicants are welcome to apply for this Guild position. You will report to the Creative Director of the magazine.
Responsibilities
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $111,711.62 and $112,000.00.
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. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.
Job Description
The magazine is seeking a staff designer to join our award-winning design team.
The designer will work with art directors, editors, and photo editors to conceptualize and package stories for all sections of the magazine. You are adept at creating compelling and cohesive print and digital presentations. You should also have expertise in commissioning art from a roster of talented artists and illustrators of all backgrounds.
You will have excellent typography and composition skills, the ability to think conceptually, and be adept at organizing complex content into engaging narratives.
Internal and external applicants are welcome to apply for this Guild position. You will report to the Creative Director of the magazine.
Responsibilities
- Design forthcoming feature articles, columns and special projects for both print and digital platforms.
- Design on and off-platform promotions for stories.
- Commission illustrations for features, special projects and columns.
- Create cohesive designs for special projects that work in print and online.
- Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
- 2-7 years of design experience.
- A strong portfolio that shows command of typographic voice, layout and color.
- Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Indesign.
- Comfort working independently and collaborating with colleagues of different backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changes under tight deadlines.
- Experience commissioning illustration is a plus.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $111,711.62 and $112,000.00.
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. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.
Salary : $111,712 - $112,000