News Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create illustrations and implement visual hierarchy to enhance clarity and improve the reader's experience.

• Design presentations and visual packages for various digital platforms.

• Develop innovative and accessible digital storytelling methods tailored to each platform.

• Maintain a balance between speed, creativity, and editorial accuracy while adhering to deadlines.

• Contribute ideas that elevate The Post’s visual journalism.

• Integrate editorial rigor and design feedback throughout the production process.

• Assist in maintaining and evolving The Post’s visual standards across different products and platforms.

• Collaborate with journalists from various disciplines on daily news and enterprise projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing outstanding visual design skills, creative thinking, and a passion for journalistic storytelling.

• Experience in designing digital editorial experiences or other content-rich products.

• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and information hierarchy.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma or Adobe XD.

• Experience with AfterEffects is an advantage.

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is a plus.

• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Svelte, Angular, or Vue is beneficial.

• Experience in illustration, animation, art direction, or original visual creation is highly valued.

• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.

• A résumé, cover letter, and portfolio are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Company-funded pension and 401(k) matching.

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave.

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days.

• 20 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

• Comprehensive mental health resources.

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services.

• Gender-affirming services.

• Pet insurance.

• Complimentary digital subscription to The Post.

• Leadership and career development programs.