Digital Design Developer, Opinion

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times Opinion desk is looking for a digital design developer to join our award-winning design team. You will work with other editors, artists, and photo/art directors in creating and translating digital designs into compelling mobile-first visual storytelling products and experiences through code, prioritizing UX performance and experimentation with the newest technology. You will work in a collaborative manner, responsible for coordinating multiple assets and contributors, and meeting deadlines that coincide with audience plans. You have a front-end portfolio demonstrating talent in aesthetics, typography, layout, motion, storytelling techniques, and user-centered design principles. You are a front-end development expert, with an affinity for brand consistency and an eye for subtle detail. You quickly distill complex ideas into clean, organized and understandable code and digital experiences. But just as important, we’re looking for someone with experience working with collaborators when they reach the limits of their expertise. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: Convey interactive story ideas and complex interactions quickly with wireframes or prototypes, quickly incorporating feedback into iterative processes. Complete a range of digital projects which use immersive storytelling experiences (audio, video, text and image). Develop templates for recurring editorial features. Optimize projects to load and perform across browsers and devices. Collaborate with colleagues of different backgrounds and wide-ranging technical levels. Work with fellow art directors, designers, reporters, editors, producers, and software developers at The Times. Design team members are expected not only to contribute to the presentation of our journalism, but also to engage with others to foster an environment of learning and constructive dialogue about our work. Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will report to Deputy Editor Design. Basic Qualifications: 5 years of digital design experience Visual and interactive design skills — a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior Experience with iterative wireframing in Figma Experience in client-side Web development, including JavaScript, HTML and CSS required Experience designing, building, maintaining and implementing pixel-perfect digital design systems across multiple platforms Experience working with video, audio, graphics Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Git and collaborative coding workflows Experience or familiarity with Svelte Experience with WebGL, three.js, canvas, React, After Effects, Cinema4D, Blender or Maya An interest in narrative, visual storytelling and journalism Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment with a willingness to work a flexible, news-driven schedule that may occasionally include nights or weekends This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-018097 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,945.85 - $136,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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