News Designer
Core
Visual journalist creating reader-centered digital storytelling experiences, interactive presentations, and custom visual packages for The Washington Post's journalism.
Role type
Senior IC News Designer (Visual Journalist)
Builds
Distinctive digital storytelling experiences, interactive applications, and content-rich visual packages for desktop, mobile, newsletters, and social platforms.
Domain
Digital Media / Journalism / Visual Storytelling
Required skills
Visual design, typography, composition, color theory, information design, editorial judgment, project management, accessibility standards, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, modern web frameworks (React, Svelte, Angular, Vue), design tools (Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator), art direction, animation, illustration.
Preferred skills
Experience with AI-assisted design tools, cohesive visual identity management.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with reporters and editors to conceive and build digital storytelling experiences; Identify stories needing enhanced visual presentation; Create engaging designs, illustrations, and visual packages; Guide visual storytelling from concept to publication; Design experiences across multiple digital surfaces; Partner with developers on interactive projects; Contribute to breaking news coverage with tight deadlines; Review work for visual consistency and accuracy; Evolve the publication's visual identity.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC