Design Director, Opinion at The New York Times

At The New York Times, our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Our independent journalism is the core of everything we do, supported by a world-renowned newsroom with reporters on the ground in nearly 160 countries. We are deeply committed to how our readers experience our work, whether they are engaging with our print editions, audio content, or our world-class digital platforms. Would you like to help us shape the visual future of our Opinion coverage?

What you bring

We are looking for a Design Director to join our Opinion department on a full-time basis. Based in New York City, this hybrid role requires you to partner with editors and visual teams to ensure our coverage is distinct and impactful across all platforms. You will translate complex ideas into accessible, high-quality narrative experiences while managing a team and fostering a creative community. Your work will involve the following core responsibilities:

• Collaborating with editors to establish a shared visual vision for daily and weekly Opinion reports.
• Overseeing art direction and design for print and digital executions, including high-impact cover stories.
• Recruiting and directing outside artists while managing illustration and freelance budgets.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an imaginative leader with a strong background in both design and management. You should possess at least 7 years of operational design experience in print and 3 years of experience managing designers and art directors. Mastery of design software like Figma, InDesign, and the Adobe suite is essential. We are looking for someone who can communicate visual ideas effectively through sketches or wireframes and who maintains a deep understanding of typography, illustration, and conceptual design. A strong portfolio demonstrating your craft is required, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines while balancing feedback from multiple stakeholders.

What we offer

The annual base pay for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000 USD. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for our team members, which includes the following benefit:

• Hybrid work arrangements.

How to Apply

We believe that our journalism and the products we build benefit immensely from a diverse range of perspectives. We strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender nonconforming candidates to apply. If you are ready to contribute to our mission and help us reach new audiences with ideas that provoke intelligent conversation, we invite you to submit your application through our official careers site.