Job Description

The New York Times Opinion desk seeks a digital design developer to join its award-winning design team. The role involves creating and translating digital designs into compelling mobile-first visual storytelling products through code, prioritizing UX performance and experimentation with the newest technology. The developer will collaborate with editors, artists, and photo/art directors.

Responsibilities

• Convey interactive story ideas with wireframes or prototypes
• Complete digital projects using immersive storytelling experiences
• Develop templates for editorial features
• Optimize projects to load and perform across browsers and devices
• Collaborate with colleagues of different backgrounds
• Contribute to the presentation of journalism and foster learning
• Demonstrate support and understanding of the mission

Requirements

• 5+ years of digital design experience
• Visual and interactive design skills
• Experience with iterative wireframing in Figma
• Experience in client-side Web development, including JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Experience designing, building, maintaining and implementing digital design systems
• Experience working with video, audio, graphics
• 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

Benefits

• No benefits