The New York Times
Art Director, Opinion
$125K–$141K
New York, NY · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; no alternatives stated.
About the job
Creates and directs visual storytelling for The New York Times Opinion section across print and digital, from concept through publication.
What you'll do
- Design daily Opinion pages and adapt digital-first or interactive journalism for print and digital formats.
- Commission and art direct illustrations, curate visual assets, and push the boundaries of editorial layouts.
- Manage projects through publication systems, collaborate with editorial partners, and meet daily deadlines.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of print and digital design experience leading editorial projects, product launches, and redesigns alongside senior leadership.
- Proven art direction and visual editing skills, including commissioning talent, curating photo assets, and illustrating under tight timelines.
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, pagination software, and pre-press production, including color correction and print-ready prep.
Nice to have
- Experience in a newsroom or media environment with strong visual judgment of illustration and photography trends.
- Strong communication and workflow optimization skills for high-intensity schedules, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback.
Pay
$124,979.94 — $141,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, pagination software
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