Production Designer - US
PostHog- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a portfolio demonstrating aesthetic skills and creative design thinking, initiative, and curiosity, along with a collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong relationships. They should also have a passion for storytelling through planning, communication, writing, and analytical skills, and an established record of delivering work under tight deadlines. Experience designing content for digital experiences or interactive applications, as well as experience with art direction, animation, creating original artwork, and maintaining a unified visual brand, is preferred. Furthermore, experience using design and layout tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and familiarity with storyboard and sketch software like Figma and Adobe XD, are required. Experience with HTML, CSS, or JavaScript and major web frameworks (React/Svelte/Angular/Vue) is also beneficial.
The News Designer will brainstorm ideas and build enhanced storytelling presentations through collaborative relationships with various departments, create engaging, content-driven designs or illustrations, deliver creative presentations on tight deadlines by guiding the storytelling, review work for errors and incorporate feedback, and work on multiple short- and long-term projects to deliver refined, impactful designs in a fast-paced environment. They will also be responsible for identifying the right visual to tell stories through typography, color, and tone, and influencing the visual identity of The Post across platforms including washingtonpost.com, mobile apps, newsletters, and social media.