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Chief Design Officer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K/yr

A historic New York City newspaper is hiring a Chief Design Officer to own how the entire brand looks on newsprint, on screen, and in the room. You will oversee lay out the paper yourself in InDesign ...

Midjourney

Design Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$285K - $350K/yr

You'll partner closely with our Chief Design Officer to shape the future of Midjourney's products while building and leading the product design team. This isn't a traditional management role. You'll ...

Triwill Group

$235 - $317/hr

Serve as the strategic People Partner to Figma's CTO and Chief Design Officer, building the credibility and trust to influence how they lead, organize, and grow their teams * Lead and develop a ...

Jackalope Digital LLC

$235 - $317/hr

Serve as the strategic People Partner to Figma's CTO and Chief Design Officer, building the credibility and trust to influence how they lead, organize, and grow their teams * Lead and develop a ...

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How much do contractual chief design officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual chief design officer in the United States is $132,599.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Chief Design Officer vs Contract Designer?

AspectContractual Chief Design OfficerContract Designer
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience in design leadership, often with a degree in design or related fieldsUsually holds a degree or certification in design or related disciplines
Work EnvironmentWorks at the executive level, overseeing design strategy across organizationsFocuses on specific design projects, often working independently or within teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by large corporations and agencies for strategic design leadershipCommon in freelance, consulting, or project-based work across various industries

The Contractual Chief Design Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for overarching design strategy, while a Contract Designer focuses on executing specific design projects. The CDO operates at an executive level, whereas the Contract Designer typically works on individual or team-based projects. Both roles require strong design skills, but the scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Chief Design Officer

Republican Jobs

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$80K/yr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description


A historic New York City newspaper is hiring a Chief Design Officer to own how the entire brand looks on newsprint, on screen, and in the room. You will oversee lay out the paper yourself in InDesign, and you will also be the final voice on whether a website, an ad, an event, a piece of merchandise, or a video looks like this brand. If you only want to direct, or only want to produce, this is not the job.



What you will do

  • Lead all visual design across print and digital products
  • Lay out weekly newspaper editions using professional InDesign workflows
  • Create marketing materials, email designs, advertising, and branded assets
  • Maintain consistent brand standards across every customer-facing touchpoint
  • Review website and product designs for brand consistency
  • Oversee event visuals, merchandise, billboards, video, and physical branding
  • Provide final visual quality control across all creative output


What we are looking for

  • Professional experience leading brand design across multiple media formats
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe InDesign and production design workflows
  • A strong portfolio of polished, high-quality brand and editorial design
  • Excellent judgment for visual consistency, quality, and brand integrity
  • Experience designing print, digital, advertising, email, and marketing materials
  • The ability to critique external creative work and enforce standards
  • Comfort balancing hands-on design with organization-wide creative oversight

Compensation: Starting at $80k


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