Art Director, Growth and Social - Part Time
Beautiful.aiSalary not specified
Part Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Art Director, Opinions at The Washington Post
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, PublishingIndustries
Requirements
- A portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, originality, and a refined aesthetic
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate visual ideas effectively
- Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment
- Proficiency with design tools including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Understanding of visual storytelling for digital and mobile-first platforms
- Familiarity with animation, original illustration, or maintaining a consistent visual identity
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and experience with web frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte, Angular, or Vue)
- Experience creating or supporting data visualization and graphic storytelling for news media
Responsibilities
- Produce and commission engaging, concept-driven illustrations for op-eds, columns, and editorial board content
- Design visual presentations and packages that enhance Opinion stories across digital, mobile, print, newsletter, and social platforms
- Guide visual storytelling from concept to execution, including print and digital adaptations
- Collaborate with editors and writers to identify visual opportunities and refine presentation
- Support the team with photo-editing tasks as needed
- Create and edit basic data visualizations and informational graphics
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Svelte
Angular
Vue
Data Visualization
Photo Editing
Illustration
Animation
The Washington Post
About The Washington Post
None, NoneHeadquarters
1877Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance
Professional Development Budget
Risks
Job cuts due to declining online readership indicate potential financial instability.
Panera partnership may not yield expected subscription increases, based on industry trends.
Scott Vance's promotion could lead to internal restructuring challenges affecting morale.
Differentiation
The Post partners with Panera Bread for unique digital subscription offers.
'Style Sessions' collaboration enhances cultural influence and attracts diverse audiences.
'The Post Roast' collaboration with Compass Coffee creates a unique brand experience.
Upsides
Panera partnership could boost digital subscriptions and readership.
'Style Sessions' may attract arts and lifestyle enthusiasts, enhancing cultural influence.
Scott Vance's promotion may align editorial strategy with media consumption trends.
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