Design Editor

Title: Design Editor, The California Post

Location: Los Angeles, CA

time type: Full time

job requisition id" Job_Req_49120

Job Description:

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print. 

This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense. 

Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future. 

Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come!

As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a Design Editor to join the California Post team.

Reporting to the Photo Director, the Design Editor will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of the California Post across digital, social, and print platforms. This role calls for a creative, versatile designer with a digital-first mindset who can bring stories to life through bold, engaging visuals while working in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design compelling digital visuals including interactive infographics, illustrations, composites and maps.

• Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and techniques to keep our visuals fresh, relevant and competitive.

• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative graphic concepts that align with the Post’s bold brand identity.

• Work closely with editorial teams to integrate text and visuals seamlessly, enhancing storytelling whether digitally or in print.

• Generate fresh ideas for visual storytelling, with a strong focus on engaging digital content.

• Prioritize multiple projects efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

 

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and design tools such as Flourish and MapCreator.

• A digital-first approach with ability to create designs for web, mobile, and social platforms; familiarity with print techniques is also necessary.

• Exceptional sense of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

• Ability to think creatively and strategically under tight deadlines.

• Passion for news, sports, viral content, pop culture, and emerging digital trends.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• A portfolio showcasing a range of design work, especially digital projects.

• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays as needed.

Note: The New York Post Media Group adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 4 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.  As a result, our ranges reflect our  good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. ​

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000