Art Director, FT Weekend

About UsThe Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.Build a newsworthy career at the FT.The roleFT Weekend is seeking an art director to steer Life & Arts and House & Home into the future.You will enjoy thinking about how to best present a range of stories, from theatre reviews to essays on world events both online and in print. From commissioning illustrations to creating secondary elements that entice readers to scroll deeper, you will need to think about all parts of the Life & Arts and House & Home offering. Working on H&H and L&A is a collaborative process from start to finish, and you will need to enjoy working closely with editors, picture editors and production experts.A Successful Candidate Will Have These Skills

• Thorough experience of the Adobe design suite: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to create elements for online presentation.
• Video toppers are coming. You will need a basic understanding of how to edit and animate in Premiere Pro/After Effects.
• Good knowledge of Methode and its quirks, and a strong track record of print design.
• A good journalistic sense. Visuals are a big part of storytelling.

Ideally you will also have some knowledge of the presentation of information in infographics and maps. You don’t need to be able to produce them, but you should know how to talk to and collaborate with the graphics team to get the best result.You will also be expected to help evolve the design of L&A and H&H to make them easier to produce while retaining their distinctive look.Please submit your application by the end of the day, Thursday March 26 2026. The use of AIOriginal reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.What’s in it for you? Our benefitsOur benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.AccessibilityWe are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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