Associate Creative Director at The New York Times

The role

The New York Times is seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead visual strategies and identity needs for the Culture and Communications team. Based in New York, this hybrid role involves art directing internal events, company websites, and brand messaging initiatives. You will manage a small design team while collaborating with leadership to elevate the company's internal and external identities.

What you'll do

• Lead creative development for major internal events including All Company meetings and the Ochs Awards
• Direct the visual maintenance and art direction for company sites like At The Times and NYTCO
• Develop high-level presentations for the CEO and Publisher to ensure creative clarity
• Establish and uphold visual standards for Brand Messaging and Trust teams
• Manage and mentor a small team of designers dedicated to internal communication projects
• Create and curate impactful visual systems across digital, mobile, and social media platforms

What you'll bring

• At least 10 years of professional design experience and collaborative project management
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma
• Proven experience mentoring designers and managing small creative teams
• Strong knowledge of digital environments including web, mobile, motion, and video
• Exceptional typographic sensibility and the ability to produce concepts across multiple mediums

Your impact

You will play a critical role in shaping how The New York Times communicates its mission and values internally and externally. By elevating the visual identity of company-wide initiatives and events, you will foster a stronger sense of connection and understanding among employees. Your leadership will ensure that the brand's commitment to independent journalism is reflected in every internal touchpoint and corporate platform.