Aug
10
2006

now hiring

We’re looking to add another designer to the News Design team here at washingtonpost.com. If you have a passion for news and a gift for design, consider giving it a look…

News Designer

We are currently seeking a skilled designer for the News division of washingtonpost.com’s design department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The designer will work with a team of designers as well as editorial staff to maintain, develop, and enhance the presentation of news.

  • Organize news content in a clear and effective manner.
  • Adapt newspaper graphics and maps for the Web.
  • Develop and execute design solutions for daily and breaking news.
  • Work with other designers and editorial staff to push and develop the presentation of news.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors or Associates degree, with a concentration in Fine Arts or Design preferred.
  • 2+ years of design experience with at least two years of that experience online.
  • An impressive body of work (Web and print) that shows a strong design foundation. Candidate should be prepared to produce and demonstrate URLs of at least two existing sites with explanation of involvement.
  • Program skills must include Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Flash Actionscripting, HTML, CSS — experience with InDesign, Dreamweaver and the Macintosh platform a plus.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new software tools and technology quickly.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and give and receive constructive criticism.

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