Designer (Temporary)

The New York Times • New York, NY

9d • $73,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The New York Times Advertising / Marketing Design team is hiring a mid-level Designer for a 3–6 month temporary, part-time assignment of 20–25 hours per week, based on evolving business needs. The Designer will provide reliable, high-volume design support across the marketing and advertising organization, producing work across social channels, newsletters, presentations, and small event assets while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Working with the Design Director and Senior Designer, the Designer will handle varied projects from brief through delivery, respond to feedback, and work efficiently across assignments. The position may be remote while working EST hours or hybrid at the New York City headquarters. The role reports to the Design Director.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional design experience in an agency, in-house, media, or marketing environment.
• Experience working across social, event, and presentation design.
• Strong proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Refined use of typography and design layout.
• Experience designing for multiple formats and channels, including presentations and digital communications.
• Working knowledge of basic motion design.
• A digital portfolio demonstrating design craft and finished work.
• Experience using Google Suite and Keynote.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting marketing, advertising, media, or brand teams.
• Ability to quickly understand a brief, identify priorities, and work independently with appropriate direction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly with non-design partners.
• Comfort working in a high-volume environment with changing priorities and short timelines.

Responsibilities

• Follow New York Times Advertising branding, including typography, color, and layout guidelines.
• Design assets for social channels, newsletters, presentations, and events.
• Support the Senior Designer and Design Director across a variety of concurrent projects.
• Translate briefs, messaging, and stakeholder feedback into clear visual work.
• Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Collaborate with partners across the marketing and advertising organization.
• Support and understand the value of journalistic independence and demonstrate commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available.
• Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available.
• Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
• Paid vacation and paid sick days may be available.
• Paid parental leave may be available.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Professional development programs may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed