Job Description

The New Yorker is a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events. Founded in 1925, The New Yorker is considered by many to be the most influential magazine in the world, renowned for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons. In addition to the weekly print magazine, The New Yorker has become a daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage by its staff writers and other contributors. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its prose, and its insistence on exciting and moving every reader. To see all New Yorker job openings, visit newyorker.com/careers.

Location: New York, NY
The Art Director is responsible for the design and management of illustrations for The New Yorker. This includes the design of long-term special Web projects and digital packages, such as end-of-year bundles. This role is responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures that insure high-quality work. The Art Director provides and oversees design support for the social-media team and the digital photo department. Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling is required. Candidates must have a sophisticated sense of design and a keen eye for detail. This is a Guild position.
Responsibilities:
Oversee art and design, on a daily basis, across all digital platforms of The New Yorker.
Work with photo editors to identify high-quality photography for pieces.
Use artistic judgement and discretion in commissioning illustrations for Web articles (often between six and eight per week).
Create visuals for quick turnaround articles as needed.
Design and coordinate art for interactive articles.
Provide art direction for flagship digital editorial projects on The New Yorker's site and emerging digital channels.
Lead design of social templates, maintain quality, and initiate redesigns as needed while working collaboratively with the social-media team.
Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.
Skills and Qualifications:
B.F.A. in graphic design or illustration preferred.
At least four years of experience as a designer in an editorial environment.
Digital design experience on desktop and mobile platforms.
Strong typography skills.
Advanced knowledge of Creative Suite applications and Figma.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team with editors, developers, and other designers.
An understanding of the history, style, and editorial values of The New Yorker.
Willingness to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
The expected base salary range for this position is from $92,400-$125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

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