Art Director (Temporary) Job at Clear Path in New York

We are looking for a temporary art director with strong motion design and branding experience who will help us evolve the visual identity and design systems for video and audio programming. A strategic thinker, you are familiar with working on branding systems. This is a temporary (6 months) in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your 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 our 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 our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will 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 C4D or Blender. Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt in a daily, unpredictable news production environment. A passion for the possibilities of the Times’ visual storytelling off-platform and a keen interest in and knowledge of NYTimes.com’s competitors, both in the United States and abroad. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-019957 The annual base pay range for this role is between $124,979.94 — $141,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. 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 that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We 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 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 encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr