Visual Designer, NYT Wirecutter

About the Role

As a Visual Designer at Wirecutter, you'll be an important member of our growing creative team, responsible for bringing our stories to life through compelling visuals. Reporting to an Associate Creative Director, you'll create clear and engaging designs for our reviews and stories, helping to inform and inspire our readers.

You'll need a keen eye for design, with strong skills in layout, typography, and information design. You will work closely with our editorial teams to create static graphics, charts, and diagrams that simplify complex information. You'll also be instrumental in our "off-platform" efforts, creating platform-native graphics for social media and newsletters. The goal is to critically think about what each platform needs and deliver engaging designs that resonate with specific audiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and directly impact how Wirecutter connects with its audience.

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

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling graphics, charts, and infographics for Wirecutter's stories.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to produce graphics that simplify complex information.
• Create and adapt platform-native graphics for social media and newsletters, collaborating directly with those teams.
• Work closely with Associate Creative Directors and other team members on larger visual projects.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a graphic or editorial design role with a strong portfolio.
• Strong skills in design principles including layout, typography, and information design, with a portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.
• Proven ability to create clear and compelling visuals that simplify complex information for a broad audience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an editorial or newsroom environment.
• Understanding of social media design and strategy.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$100,000 - $120,000 USD