News Designer

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

We are looking for a news designer to join the News Design team.

The News Design department is a team of visual journalists elevating The Washington Post’s content across platforms through innovative storytelling that informs and captivates our readers. As a designer at The Post, you will create visual packages and presentations across platforms, including washingtonpost.com, mobile apps, newsletters, a printed newspaper and social media.

You might be the right candidate for this role if you have an eye for identifying the right visual to tell stories through typography, color and tone. You have an aptitude for problem-solving, simplifying and communicating complex visual storytelling challenges. You are interested in designing across various platforms and want to influence the visual identity of The Post. You are energized by working on multiple short- and long-term projects and organized in delivering refined, impactful designs in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in our Washington newsroom and will require night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm ideas and build enhanced storytelling presentations through strong collaborative relationships with various departments across the newsroom

• Create engaging, content-driven designs or illustrations that are smart, risk-taking and reader-centric

• Deliver creative presentations on tight deadlines by guiding the storytelling in all phases from concept to launch, reviewing work for errors and incorporating feedback

Key qualifications

• A portfolio of completed work that demonstrates aesthetic skills and showcases creative design thinking, initiative and curiosity

• A collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong relationships

• A passion for storytelling through strong planning, communication, writing and analytical skills

• Demonstrate an established record of delivering work under tight deadlines

• Experience designing content for digital experiences or interactive applications

• Experience with art direction, animation, creating original artwork and/or maintaining a unified visual brand

• Experience using design and layout tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

• Experience using storyboard and sketch software such as Figma and Adobe XD

• Experience working with HTML, CSS or JavaScript and with a major web framework (React/Svelte/Angular/Vue)

We provide a framework that supports career growth for designers and we encourage applicants to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualification categories.

Those interested should upload a cover letter, résumé and portfolio highlighting three projects to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Aug. 30 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Creative Director Greg Manifold.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is: $75,100.00 -- $127,700.00. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

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