Washington Post

Senior Designer, Brand

Washington Post$91K — $153K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Portfolio link required for consideration.
  • Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or equivalent experience.
  • 7-8+ years as a mid-to-senior level designer in Marketing, Advertising, Media or Publishing, preferably in an agency-like environment.
  • Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects).
  • Strong typographic skills and keen eye for design details.
  • Experience in animation, motion graphics, and familiarity with paid social best practices.
  • Photo and video art direction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Pitch, design, and commission creative work based on internal partners' briefs.
  • Lead design teams (pods) for campaigns, launches, or initiatives.
  • Collaborate with various directors and team members to realize creative concepts.
  • Assist in the visual execution of large campaigns and branding efforts.
  • Maintain and update design systems and templates.
  • Develop and curate a library of high-quality creative assets across different platforms.
  • Engage in regular collaboration with other design teams at The Post.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) matching.
  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave.
  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days.
  • 20 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Access to robust mental health support.
  • Concierge services for backup care and caregiving.
  • Gender affirming services available.
  • Pet insurance option offered.
  • Free digital subscription to The Post.
Full Job Description
The Senior Designer plays a critical role in establishing, maintaining, and strengthening The Post's visual identity across a variety of brand, marketing, and corporate touchpoints. This role is a key contributor within the Brand Creative Studio: our in-house creative agency that produces in service and promotion of our unparalleled journalism, people, products, initiatives, and events. Reporting to the Head of Brand Creative, this person will be responsible for pitching, designing, and/or commissioning compelling creative that adequately delivers on the ask from our internal partners. For projects of a certain scale, this role will lead design efforts among a creative "pod" of designers and copywriters behind a campaign, launch, or initiative. Across larger efforts, this role supports the Head of Brand Creative and other creative leadership in design execution. This role is based out of our New York City office. What Motivates You • You approach a project holistically, but with strong attention to detail. • You are a conceptual thinker. • You find creative visual solutions to meet partner's needs balanced with the studio's commitment to design excellence. • You can strategically and succinctly communicate creative concepts to partners and key stakeholders. • You demonstrate resourcefulness and a level of autonomy with individual assignments, but maintain strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. • You thrive in a fast-paced environment and evolving industry. • You meet challenging work with great enthusiasm and a willingness to learn/adapt. • You are highly receptive to design feedback/critiques with an eagerness to improve the quality/impact of the final product. • You work collaboratively with your design and copywriting counterparts. How You'll Support the Mission • Pitch, design, and/or commission compelling creative in response to creative briefs from internal partners and stakeholders: Brand, Events, Growth/Subscriptions, Product, Newsroom, Communications, HR, Executives, etc. • Lead design efforts among a creative "pod" of designers and copywriters behind a campaign, launch, or initiative. • Collaborate closely with Creative Operations Director, Copy Director, Copywriters, and Designers among project "pod" to bring studio's creative concepts to life. • Support Head of Brand Creative in visual execution of larger campaigns/efforts. • Support Head of Brand Creative in regular design system maintenance. • Contribute to brand book execution and maintenance • Spearhead execution of new template builds • Develop and maintain a library of high-quality creative executions across platforms, stock imagery, templates, spec guidelines, demo videos, etc. • Participate in creative collaboration and regular alignment across The Post's other design teams: News, Product, and Ad/Sales (Branded Content). The Skills and Experience You Bring • Must include portfolio link for consideration • Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or commensurate experience • 7-8+ years as a mid-to-senior level designer working with a creative team in Marketing, Advertising, Media or Publishing, preferably in an agency-like environment • Expert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects) • Strong typographic sensibility • Experience in animation and motions graphics • Experience in paid social and working knowledge of platforms' best practices • Photo and video art direction experience a plus • Illustration or digital video editing experience a plus • Must be comfortable following design direction and implementing changes, balancing strong design with tight deadlines • Unwavering attention to detail and an acute awareness that everything counts • Up on current design trends and industry practice Collaboration makes us stronger. That's why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week. 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 salary range for this position is: $91,800 - $153,000 Annual The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

About Washington Post

The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. It is the most-widely circulated newspaper within the Washington metropolitan area and has a large international audience. Daily broadsheet editions are printed for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The newspaper has won the Pulitzer Prize 65 times for its work, the second-most of any publication. It is considered a newspaper of record in the U.S. Post journalists have also received 18 Nieman Fellowships and 368 White House News Photographers Association awards. The paper is well known for its political reporting and is one of the few remaining American newspapers to operate foreign bureaus. The Post was founded in 1877. In its early years, it went through several owners and struggled both financially and editorially. Financier Eugene Meyer purchased it out of bankruptcy in 1933 and revived its health and reputation, work continued by his successors Katharine and Phil Graham, who bought out several rival publications. The Post's 1971 printing of the Pentagon Papers helped spur opposition to the Vietnam War. Subsequently, in the best-known episode in the newspaper's history, reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein led the American press's investigation into what became known as the Watergate scandal, which resulted in the 1974 resignation of President Richard Nixon. The advent of the internet expanded the Post's national and international reach. In October 2013, the Graham family sold the newspaper to Nash Holdings, a holding company owned by Jeff Bezos, for $250 million.
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