Associate Creative Director, Events

The New York Times•New York, NY

1d•$148,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a leadership role for an accomplished creative who can translate the value of world-class journalism into powerful design experiences. You will help bring New York Times journalism to life and create compelling environments for a portfolio of public events and experiences. You will lead creative work that defines both individual events and the overall audience experience across our events portfolio. As part of a cross-disciplinary team, you will shape how audiences experience these moments across every touchpoint, from physical stages to digital screens to marketing assets. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters and requires regular in-office attendance three days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience in brand identity, spatial and experiential design, environmental graphics, and live-event production.
A versatile design portfolio showcasing an experience with layout, typography, and experience handling high-profile editorial content and designing around newsmakers.
A strong conceptual understanding of motion design and the ability to think in and direct motion, with considerable experience collaborating with external motion design studios or internal teams to execute graphics for event screens, presentations, and digital platforms.
Familiarity with video production workflows and experience directing editors, motion designers, and video teams on larger-scale event productions.
Proficiency across contemporary design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) and presentation software (Google Slides), with a strong understanding of motion workflows and social publishing platforms.
A track record of effective people management, including creating robust development plans, delivering actionable feedback, and fostering an environment of trust and respect.

Nice To Haves

B.A., B.F.A. or M.F.A.
A high bar of accountability and the ability to navigate the demands of live-event production under tight deadlines.
Experience designing for physical environments, including signage systems, audience wayfinding, and large-scale event graphics.
A genuine passion for journalism and a deep curiosity about our work and company—we hope you enjoy reading, watching, and listening to it.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic visual development and art direction for our portfolio of public events and experiences, demonstrating expert knowledge of spatial design, environmental graphics, wayfinding, audience journeys, live audience engagement, and meticulous physical execution.
Guide the creative lifecycle of each event—from naming and foundational identity to marketing campaigns, live production, and post-event storytelling.
Thoughtfully integrate the design of sponsor support into revenue-generating events, balancing business objectives with an audience experience that reflects the values of our journalism.
Art direct video interstitials and live screen graphics, working closely with our Senior Writer for Events to merge narrative outlines with visual storytelling, and collaborating with editors and motion designers to create work that defines the event experience.
Work across editorial, events, and marketing to secure resources, navigate live-event production challenges, and steward relationships between editorial priorities and advertising objectives.
Oversee the thoughtful documentation of our events, working with photo editors to capture high-quality visual assets that extend the life of the experience and support future programming and partnerships.
Manage and mentor a design team dedicated to event projects, cultivating an environment of high-quality execution, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives.
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.