Design Director, Opinion at The New York Times

The role

The New York Times Opinion department seeks a Design Director to lead visual strategy and execution across all platforms. This role involves art direction, hands-on design, and management to ensure Opinion coverage is distinct and engaging.

What you'll do

• Oversee art direction for daily and weekly Opinion reports, including print and digital executions.
• Collaborate with editors and visual teams to develop and achieve a shared vision for Opinion coverage.
• Design innovative storytelling experiences across print, digital, audio, and video mediums.
• Recruit, commission, and direct work from external artists, photographers, and filmmakers.
• Manage illustration and freelance budgets, advocating for necessary resources.
• Infuse creative teams with support and inspiration to achieve common visual goals.

What you'll bring

• 7+ years of operational design experience in print, including hands-on creation.
• 3+ years of experience managing designers and art directors.
• Proficiency in design fundamentals across print, digital, mobile, and video platforms.
• Expertise in design software such as Figma, InDesign, and the Adobe suite.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional typographic, illustrative, and conceptual design capabilities.

Your impact

This role is expected to elevate the visual identity of The New York Times Opinion section, making its coverage more distinctive and engaging across all platforms. The Design Director will drive innovative visual storytelling that provokes intelligent conversation and helps reach new audiences.