Senior Designer at The Washington Post

Join the future of news

We're on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

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.

How You'll Thrive

You approach projects holistically with strong attention to detail, acting as a conceptual thinker who finds creative visual solutions balanced with the studio's commitment to design excellence. You can strategically and succinctly communicate creative concepts to partners and key stakeholders, demonstrating resourcefulness and autonomy while maintaining a collaborative spirit.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and evolving industry, meeting challenging work with great enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You are highly receptive to design feedback and critiques, eager to improve the quality and impact of the final product, and work collaboratively with your design and copywriting counterparts.

Our Culture and Work Model

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.

Your Story Awaits

Apply today to join a team reinventing news. Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Planifyr

Key Responsibilities

check_circlePitch, design, and commission compelling creative in response to internal partner briefs
check_circleCollaborate with copywriters and designers to bring creative concepts to life
check_circleSupport the Head of Brand Creative in visual execution of larger campaigns
check_circleDevelop and maintain a library of high-quality creative executions across platforms
check_circleParticipate in creative alignment with News, Product, and Ad/Sales design teams
check_circleLead design efforts within a creative pod for campaigns, launches, and initiatives
check_circleMaintain design systems, brand books, and execute new template builds

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or commensurate experience
verified7-8+ years as a mid-to-senior level designer in Marketing, Advertising, Media or Publishing
verifiedPortfolio link required
verifiedExpert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects)
verifiedExperience in animation and motion graphics
verifiedExperience in paid social and working knowledge of platforms' best practices

Nice to Have

Photo and video art direction experience. Illustration or digital video editing experience.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleCompetitive medical, dental and vision coveragecheck_circleCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchcheck_circleThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leavecheck_circleNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Aftereffects, Animation, Motions Graphics, Paid Social, Photo Art Direction.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or commensurate experience.

Frequently asked questions about Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post

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A Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post is responsible for the following: Pitch, design, and commission compelling creative in response to internal partner briefs; Collaborate with copywriters and designers to bring creative concepts to life; Support the Head of Brand Creative in visual execution of larger campaigns; and Develop and maintain a library of high-quality creative executions across platforms.

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To qualify for the Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or commensurate experience; 7-8+ years as a mid-to-senior level designer in Marketing, Advertising, Media or Publishing; Portfolio link required; Expert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects); Experience in animation and motion graphics; and Experience in paid social and working knowledge of platforms' best practices.

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Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post is based in Planifyr. This is a on-site role.

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The Washington Post has listed this Senior Designer, Brand role as on-site.

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Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post include Figma; Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop; Indesign; Illustrator; Aftereffects; Animation; and Motions Graphics.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or commensurate experience.

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Senior Designer, Brand at The Washington Post is part of the creative & design job category on Recrutus.

Senior Designer, Brand