Print Desk Designer

Role Summary • A contract design job at The Washington Post, through November 30. A print desk designer lays out the pages of the printed newspaper — choosing how stories, headlines and images sit on the page — for daily and weekly editions, themed sections and special editions. Responsibilities • Adapt edited text, photography, and graphics across print products using design tools. • Design visually compelling pages and story packages for daily and weekly print editions. • Collaborate with print editors and designers to execute cohesive visual storytelling and maintain brand standards. • Work under tight deadline pressure while balancing multiple assignments. Required Knowledge & Experience • Portfolio: Demonstrates excellence in print news or magazine design. • Skills: Strong typography, page layout, visual storytelling, and news judgment. • Big pluses: prior experience with Méthode, Roxen and Adobe Creative Suite. Work & Eligibility • Temporary contract running through November 30. • Schedule is 37.5 hours per week, including Eastern Time evening shifts and at least one weekend day. Application Process • Submit a résumé and portfolio through the job portal.