About the Role

• The magazine is seeking a staff designer to join our award-winning design team.
• You will work closely with art directors, editors, and photo editors to conceptualize and package stories and columns for the magazine online and in print.
• You are adept at creating compelling and cohesive digital and print presentations.
• You have basic experience in video editing and motion graphics.
• You have excellent typography and composition skills, the ability to think conceptually, and be adept at organizing complex content into engaging narratives.
• This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.
• There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design forthcoming columns and features for both digital and print.
• Design on and off-platform promotions for stories.
• Commission illustrations for columns and features for both digital and print.
• Edit video in support of the digital presentation of stories.
• Design basic motion graphics sequences for videos as needed.
• 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 Design Director.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of editorial or storytelling design experience.
• A strong portfolio that shows command of typographic voice, layout and color.
• Comfort working independently and collaborating with colleagues of different backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator) and Figma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning illustration.
• Basic understanding of evolving video trends on mainstream and emerging social channels.
• Knowledge of digital tools and programs, including content management systems.
• Basic understanding of video and motion graphics editing and production workflows.