Art Director (Temporary)

The mission 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. The New York Times is an industry leader in audio and visual journalism. We identify compelling stories across the depth and breadth of our report and showcase the expertise of Times journalists on video and in audio and produce compelling video programming aligned with our signature podcasts. 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. You will help guide our video design system — including visual styles, motion language and format cohesiveness. You will also help the Creative Director shape the visual approach to podcast and video shows. This involves steering aesthetic and content considerations and ensuring that our editorial visual assets align with The Times’s design systems and visual identity. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)