Employment Type : Full-Time
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 newsroom that’s 1,700 strong and 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. Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law. T Brand is a growing team of energetic 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 and Newsroom sponsorships. The Studio is looking for an experienced Art Director to help brainstorm, design, art direct and execute innovative multi-platform native digital, print experiences, and beyond. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Genuinely creative, and overflowing with ideas Effective communicator and phenomenal collaborator Diplomatic, with great interpersonal skills & enthusiasm Flexible multitasker who prioritizes their time efficiently Proactive, organized, and solutions obsessed A self starter who constantly identifies opportunities for creative problem solving KEY RESPONSIBILITIES An Art Director is a manager, responsible for leading the visual execution of each assigned project. Art Directors primarily do the following: imagine ways to tell stories visually, present visual ideas and recommendations internally and to our clients, find exceptional visual reference – specifically relevant to each idea, project, and opportunity, contribute to and oversee the creation of great mood boards, inspired type treatments, exceptional color palettes, and bulletproof page layouts. They oversee the design of presentations which elevate our work, the assembly of excellent paid post brand narratives, the design of impactful print ads, and Art Directors work with developers internal and external on complex bespoke web projects. Art Directors manage and mentor Designers and Senior Designers, and collaborate with external partners like illustrators and photographers, building relationships and guiding them through insightful feedback to create their best work. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 6+ years experience working within an advertising agency, creative studio, or media organization with an emphasis on creating design work for a variety of clients. Experience designing complex, multi-faceted and/or multidiscipline projects that include varying stakeholders, both outside clients and within an organization. Proven track record of successful campaigns and a portfolio showcasing strong design and art direction execution. Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize, organize their own time, and consistently meet internal and external deadlines. Must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace. Must have some experience designing responsively for web using Figma, and a familiarity with basic HTML, CSS, frontend design styling, and using a CMS system. An interest in creating compelling user experiences, telling stories in innovative ways, and a desire to constantly push the creative envelope. Applications without a digital portfolio will not be considered. #LI-AM1 The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply. The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local "Fair Chance" laws.