Opinions Designer

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 Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a designer who will produce and commission compelling visuals, illustrations, photos and packages for online and print. This role works closely with editors, columnists and the rest of the visual team to elevate storytelling across digital, print and social platforms. The role will involve identifying the right visual treatments for columns, editorials and guest op‑eds in production, art directing editorial illustrations for individual stories and series, putting together conceptual illustrations and photo‑illustrations, and designing and laying out print pages, including on deadline. The role will involve working evenings and weekends. This position can either be based in Washington, D.C., the West Coast or in the Mountain Time Zone to accommodate later hours. What Motivates You You believe in the power of illustration and design to deepen engagement. You enjoy working in a close‑knit team on tight deadlines, particularly around the news. You enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and overcome challenges. You are a versatile thinker who is excited to work across formats, topics and types of commentary. How You’ll Support The Mission Produce and commission engaging, concept‑driven illustrations for op‑eds, columns and editorial board content. Design visual presentations and packages that enhance Opinion stories across digital, mobile, print, newsletter and social platforms. Design clear, accessible print pages and packages conforming to standard templates, as well as special treatments for longer essays and projects. Collaborate with editors and writers to identify visual opportunities and refine presentation. Support the team with photo‑editing tasks as needed. The Skills and Experience You Bring A portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, originality and a refined aesthetic. Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate visual ideas effectively. Experience meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced editorial environment. Proficiency with design tools including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Understanding of visual storytelling for digital and mobile‑first platforms. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $85,100 – $127,700 annually. The salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications. The position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program. Benefits include: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Washington Post