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.
