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The New York Times · 2 months ago

Associate Creative Director, Design, Brand and Engagement, Marketing

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $168K/yr

10+ years exp

The New York Times is dedicated to independent journalism and providing a world-class experience for its readers. They are seeking an Associate Creative Director of Design to lead the creative vision for their Brand and Engagement marketing, guiding a team to create compelling design experiences that enhance brand identity.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Inspire and direct the creative vision for our engagement and product marketing initiatives, from new feature launches to onboarding and in-app experiences

Guide the in-house adaptation and extension of our major brand campaigns, collaborating with our agency partners to create cohesive and brilliant executions across all channels

Translate marketing strategies into clear creative directives that excite the team and result in cohesive, effective work

Ideate and build compelling ways to communicate the value of our key product features, transforming in-app experiences into clear and compelling marketing

Be a dedicated leader and mentor to your team, guiding their career growth through hands-on coaching and one-on-one development

Tap into your experience to help designers improve their work, defining creative standards and best practices that have a positive impact on the team’s culture and process

Champion the marketing creative team and its work throughout the organization, serving as an ambassador for our mission and craft

Drive the recruitment and hiring of top full-time and temporary design talent, identifying the next generation of creatives for The Times

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

Qualification

BrandEngagement designVisual storytellingFigmaAdobe After EffectsCreative leadershipMentoring designersCreatively curious mindsetCollaboration

Required

5+ years of direct management experience, with a deep-seated passion for mentoring designers and helping them build their careers

10+ years of experience in brand and engagement design, ideally across both creative agency and in-house environments, with a clear track record of producing and leading world-class creative work

A portfolio that not only shows beautiful work, but demonstrates how your design choices clarify complex ideas and connect with audiences

Exceptional visual storytelling skills across both static and motion formats, with fluency in Figma and Adobe After Effects

A deep interest in current design thinking and the state of the industry, coupled with a creatively curious mindset for experimenting with new solutions and tools like Generative AI

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

Preferred

Proven success partnering with product and marketing teams to create work that deepens audience engagement

A genuine passion for journalism and a deep curiosity about our work and company—we hope you enjoy reading, watching, and listening to it

Company

The New York Times

The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

Founded in 1851

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nytco.com/

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