Editorial Visuals Designer

Job Description

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture, and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise.

Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy, etc. Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles.

The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers around the globe.

It's the talent, energy, and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that makes us who we are. Across our business, we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond, award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial teams, digital talent, and more.

The Guardian US is looking for an Editorial Visuals Designer to join our New York newsroom.

This is a nine-month fixed-term position to bolster our visuals team during the election year.

You'll help elevate our day to day coverage by creating distinctive identities for recurring areas of reporting, and give extra attention to our highest priority stories and special series.

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.

Department : Editorial

Reports to : Head of Visuals

Normal location : New York, NY

Terms : Nine month fixed term contract, full time, News Media Guild position.

Salary range : $100,000-$140,000 (annual rate / equivalent)

The Job

• Design header images 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.
• Create simple explanatory graphics, diagrams, and annotated photos
• Design occasional static assets such as section banners and newsletter headers.
• Lay out visual stories in our CMS using existing tools and templates
• Occasionally work with the audience team to assist the translation of these visuals to off-platform formats, including newsletters and social media

The Candidate

• 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
• Excellent typography
• 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

In addition to these core responsibilities, we'd be interested in a demonstrated experience in any one of the following areas, which could make up a small part of the role :

• Front end web development
• AI2HTML
• Simple animations
• Simple infographics

How to Apply

We know some great candidates might not check all these boxes or possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

Please share a portfolio, resume, and short cover letter. Applications without work samples will not be considered.

What we offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary : $100,000-$140,000 (annual rate / equivalent)
• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 11 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 service)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay (depending on eligibility)
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Work / Life balance : Flexible hybrid schedule

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. 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.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it.

Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin or citizenship.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.