Digital Design Developer

The New York Times Opinion desk is looking for a digital design developer to join our award-winning design team. You will work with other editors, artists, and photo/art directors in creating and translating digital designs into compelling mobile-first visual storytelling products and experiences through code, prioritizing UX performance and experimentation with the newest technology. You will work in a collaborative manner, responsible for coordinating multiple assets and contributors, and meeting deadlines that coincide with audience plans.

You have a front-end portfolio demonstrating talent in aesthetics, typography, layout, motion, storytelling techniques, and user-centered design principles. You are a front-end development expert, with an affinity for brand consistency and an eye for subtle detail. You quickly distill complex ideas into clean, organized and understandable code and digital experiences. But just as important, we’re looking for someone with experience working with collaborators when they reach the limits of their expertise. 

This is a hybrid position is based in New York, and includes regular attendance in the office each week per departmental guidance. 

Responsibilities:

• Convey interactive story ideas and complex interactions quickly with wireframes or prototypes, quickly incorporating feedback into iterative processes.
• Complete a range of digital projects which use immersive storytelling experiences (audio, video, text and image).
• Develop templates for recurring editorial features. 
• Optimize projects to load and perform across browsers and devices.
• Collaborate with colleagues of different backgrounds and wide-ranging technical levels. Work with fellow art directors, designers, reporters, editors, producers, and software developers at The Times. 
• Design team members are expected not only to contribute to the presentation of our journalism, but also to engage with others to foster an environment of learning and constructive dialogue about our work.
• 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 Deputy Editor Design. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of digital design experience
• Visual and interactive design skills — a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior
• Experience with iterative wireframing in Figma
• Experience in client-side Web development, including JavaScript, HTML and CSS required
• Experience designing, building, maintaining and implementing pixel-perfect digital design systems across multiple platforms
• Experience working with video, audio, graphics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative coding workflows
• Experience or familiarity with Svelte
• Experience with WebGL, three.js, canvas, React, After Effects, Cinema4D, Blender or Maya
• An interest in narrative, visual storytelling and journalism
• Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment with a willingness to work a flexible, news-driven schedule that may occasionally include nights or weekends

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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