Design Director, Opinion
The New York TimesNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 18, 2026
160000 - 180000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The New York Times is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism.
Job Description
The New York Times Opinion department is looking for a Design Director to work with editors and visual teams to distinguish our coverage. You will help convey to audiences on all platforms how Times opinion coverage is distinct from newsroom coverage.
Requirements
- 7+ years of design experience across print and digital, with 3+ years leading designers and art directors.
- Deep expertise in design fundamentals across digital, mobile, print, and video, with advanced proficiency in Figma, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proven ability to shape and develop editorial content, collaborating with a global network of illustrators, photographers, filmmakers, and videographers.
- Strong communicator of visual ideas, translating concepts through conversation, sketches, and wireframes for cross-functional teams.
- Portfolio showcasing exceptional typographic, illustrative, and conceptual design work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs
