Guardian Careers-posted 21 days ago
$92,000 - $100,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

The Guardian US is looking for a Temporary Editorial Illustrator/Designer to join our New York newsroom. This is a three-month fixed-term position. The designer will join a team that already includes photo editors, art directors, and graphics reporters, and help design in-house illustrations, lay out stories, create treated photos, composites, and simple graphics.

  • Illustrate/design header images for stories and reusable image treatments for recurring columns.
  • Create one-off visual approaches for special projects and series, including bespoke story design (typographic and color treatments) and art direction.
  • Design occasional static assets such as section banners and newsletter headers.
  • Lay out visual stories in our CMS using existing tools and templates
  • 1-3 years design experience. Newsroom experience is a plus, but we are excited to hear from anyone with a design background and a strong portfolio.
  • Distinct visual ideas, with a point of view
  • Willing to explore offbeat or unexpected visual approaches to journalism
  • Able to work quickly and accurately on multiple projects at speed and under pressure
  • Enthusiasm for good journalism and visual storytelling
  • An eye for detail and nuance
  • Robust experience with Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Newsroom experience
  • Eligible to earn up to 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
  • Unlimited sick time
  • Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
  • 401(k) Match
  • Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
  • Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Generous parental leave with 100% pay
  • Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
  • We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
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