Art Director (Temporary) Job at The New York Times in New York
The New York Times, New York, NY, United States
About the role
The New York Times is an industry leader in audio and visual journalism and is looking for a temporary art director with strong motion design and branding experience to evolve the visual identity and design systems for video and audio programming. The role is a strategic thinker familiar with branding systems and will assist the Creative Director in shaping the visual approach to podcasts and video shows.
This is a temporary (6‑month) in‑office position based in New York, requiring regular office attendance four days per week, with some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Support the Creative Director in developing and evolving the video design system, including motion language, typography, color, layout, and format cohesiveness across platforms.
Demonstrate expertise, sensitivity, and rigorous judgement in crafting digital assets, art direction and visual experiences on and off platform.
Develop visual approaches and episodic assets for shows and series.
Assist with art direction and design of editorial visual assets for a portfolio of shows.
Shape and deliver editorial user experience guidance.
Collaborate with teams across Video, Audio, Digital News Design, and Brand Identity to ensure work meets the highest standards of journalistic rigor and visual craft.
Collaborate with senior video and audio leadership on any visual evolutionary needs.
Demonstrate support and understanding of the organization’s commitment to journalistic independence and its mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Report to the Creative Director, Video.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of motion design experience for video and/or audio‑driven programming.
Strong portfolio demonstrating an understanding of branding systems, show or product identities, and strategic design thinking across platforms.
Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects.
Strong typographic, layout, and composition skills with experience conveying complex ideas and narratives visually.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Cinema 4D or Blender.
Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt in a daily, unpredictable news production environment.
Passion for the possibilities of the Times’ visual storytelling off‑platform and keen interest and knowledge of NYTimes.com’s competitors, both in the United States and abroad.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $124,979.94 – $141,000 USD annually. Variable pay may be available, such as annual bonus and restricted stock for U.S. roles.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; a company‑matching 401(k) plan; paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
The 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.
Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply; the Company will consider such applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
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This is a temporary (6‑month) in‑office position based in New York, requiring regular office attendance four days per week, with some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Support the Creative Director in developing and evolving the video design system, including motion language, typography, color, layout, and format cohesiveness across platforms.
Demonstrate expertise, sensitivity, and rigorous judgement in crafting digital assets, art direction and visual experiences on and off platform.
Develop visual approaches and episodic assets for shows and series.
Assist with art direction and design of editorial visual assets for a portfolio of shows.
Shape and deliver editorial user experience guidance.
Collaborate with teams across Video, Audio, Digital News Design, and Brand Identity to ensure work meets the highest standards of journalistic rigor and visual craft.
Collaborate with senior video and audio leadership on any visual evolutionary needs.
Demonstrate support and understanding of the organization’s commitment to journalistic independence and its mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Report to the Creative Director, Video.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of motion design experience for video and/or audio‑driven programming.
Strong portfolio demonstrating an understanding of branding systems, show or product identities, and strategic design thinking across platforms.
Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects.
Strong typographic, layout, and composition skills with experience conveying complex ideas and narratives visually.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Cinema 4D or Blender.
Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt in a daily, unpredictable news production environment.
Passion for the possibilities of the Times’ visual storytelling off‑platform and keen interest and knowledge of NYTimes.com’s competitors, both in the United States and abroad.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $124,979.94 – $141,000 USD annually. Variable pay may be available, such as annual bonus and restricted stock for U.S. roles.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; a company‑matching 401(k) plan; paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
The 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.
Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply; the Company will consider such applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
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