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Art Director, Opinion

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted 22 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of The New York Times's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The New York Times
high
104 stale, 0 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
243 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Art Director for Opinion at The New York Times will collaborate with Opinion Print Editors to create visually distinct pages that enhance storytelling through innovative design. This role involves managing design projects from concept to publication across print and digital platforms, commissioning illustrations, and ensuring high-quality layouts under tight deadlines. The position requires a strong background in editorial design and a passion for journalism, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of print layouts.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The New York Times as an employer.

What you need

  • 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 directly under tight timelines
  • Mastery of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, pagination software) and pre-press production, including color correction and print-ready prep

Nice to have

  • Strong communicator capable of managing a high-intensity, news-driven schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Experience in a newsroom or media environment with a strong visual judgment of illustration and photography trends
  • Passion for off-platform visual storytelling and strong knowledge of domestic and international competitors
  • Experience optimizing design workflows to support editorial deadlines and team efficiency managing multiple stakeholder feedback

What you get

  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation

Worth weighing

  • In-office position with regular attendance required four days a week, with some flexibility for remote work
  • The role involves managing tight daily deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
  • No mention of specific design methodologies or frameworks, which may indicate a less structured approach

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Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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