Art Director / Digital Designer
About the role
The Art Director / Digital Designer will produce compelling visual content for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They will work with various teams within the newsroom to ensure stories are visually represented effectively across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design and art direct stories — from news to features to sports — for online, print, and social media
- Pitch and art direct illustration from concept to final product and create in-house illustrations
- Create visual stories independently and work with reporters and editors on projects
- Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment
Requirements
- Strong visual capabilities, including a love for illustration, photography, typography, and design
- 3+ years experience in art direction, ideally at an editorially driven publication
- Expertise with Adobe’s Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign programs
- Experience with animation is a plus
- Experience with front-end development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Self-motivation, ability to meet deadlines, and adapt to change in a news environment
- Effective collaboration and communication skills
- Knowledge of Philadelphia and its surroundings is a plus
Qualifications
Must possess strong design skills, with an expertise in color and typography. Must be experienced in UX and UI design and have the storytelling skills of a journalist. Must have experience in hiring freelance illustrators and creating your own artwork.
Skills
Strong visual capabilities, including a love for illustration, photography, typography, and design
Benefits
This position is based in Greater Philadelphia with a hybrid office schedule and will be a part of the union.
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Hybrid office schedule