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New York Times

Graphic Designer, T Brand Studio - Temp

New York Times, New York, New York, us, 10261


The mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

Mission Overview & Responsibilities :

T Brand is a growing team of editors, designers, strategists, and more who create branded content for the gamut of The New York Times’s advertisers. Our work takes many forms — reported articles, documentary videos, animations, photo essays, social posts, podcasts, interactive data visualizations, event activations or Newsroom sponsorships.

The Studio is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to help brainstorm and develop innovative multi-platform native digital, print experiences, and beyond. This role is based in our Times Square office.

Responsibilities:

Contribute compelling graphic design work with oversight from Art Directors, Design Directors, and Creative Directors.

Design iteratively, with a refined aesthetic, and an articulated understanding of typography, hierarchy, layout and color.

Research visual inspiration capably (Photo, Design, UX, & Illustration).

Present and explain their design work to cross-functional teams including Art Directors, Design Directors, Creative Directors, Strategists, Web Developers, and Program Managers.

Use basic front-end coding within our CMS to create dynamic branded content.

Manage work within a high volume work environment.

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

You will report to the Director of Design.

Basic Qualifications :

1+ years experience contributing to outstanding, multichannel advertising and marketing campaigns that demonstrate not only craft and performance

Experience with complex, multi-faceted or multi disciplinary projects including varying team members, both outside clients and within an organization

Fluency with design software, including the full Adobe Suite and Figma

Familiarity with HTML, CSS, front-end design styling, and using a CMS system

A design portfolio that shows conceptual thinking applied across a range of touch points, including digital and print

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, hierarchy, proportion, color, emphasis and consistency

Experience collaborating with other designers, illustrators, or editors

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The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:

$60 — $80 USD

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