Art Director (Temporary)
The New York Times · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
Art & Creative$125k–$141k/yrFull-time
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.
- Aid in 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.
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 Adobe Suite, Adobe After Effects, and Figma.
- Strong typographic, layout and composition skills with experience conveying complex ideas and narratives visually.