Interactive Designer

Job Description

Stuff Digital is dedicated to telling the unique and essential stories of Aotearoa.

We're at the forefront of digital journalism, and we're looking for an Interactive Designer to elevate our work through development, design and technology.

About The Role

As an Interactive Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping storytelling at Stuff.

Working closely with our editorial, growth and product teams, you'll design and deliver innovative digital storytelling projects and interactive visualisations that inform, engage and empower our audiences.

This fixed-term role is central to Stuff's coverage of major national events, including the

• New Zealand election.

You'll combine the rigour of reporting with design, coding and AI tools to create journalism that's both compelling and credible.

What You'll Do

Use design, code and AI to uncover, analyse and present unique stories that connect with audiences.

Design and deliver interactive visualisations and projects that bring complex information to life.

Collaborate with reporters, editors, designers and developers to ensure accuracy, transparency and impact.

Build tools, workflows and systems that support scalable, sustainable digital journalism.

Contribute to a positive, collaborative newsroom culture where innovation and integrity thrive.

What You'll Bring

Skills in design tools such as Figma, Adobe illustrator and Photoshop.

Experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Typescript, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS or SASS.

Ideally (but not essential) knowledge of data visualisation, Node.js, Python, APIs : RESTful, responsive, mobile-first layout.

Understanding of AI tools and their ethical application in storytelling.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Sound editorial judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy.

A creative approach to visual storytelling and a passion for making complex ideas accessible.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Why Stuff?

You'll be part of a leading media organisation committed to quality journalism and innovation.

At Stuff, you'll find a workplace that values creativity, collaboration and diversity and a team that's pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.

If you're ready to combine journalism, data and technology to shape how Aotearoa understands the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Think you can do the job?

Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.

Ka oti ranei i a koe tenei mahi?

Kati, tono mai inaianei kia timata ai to haerenga me Stuff i tenei ra.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Stuff champions inclusion.

Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.

E kokiri nei a Stuff i te whainga kia whai wahi ai te katoa.

Haunga te ira, te iwi, nga whakapono, nga aheinga, nga wheako ranei o te tangata - e mohio nei tatou ma te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tuhono ai, e whanake ano ai tatou katoa.

As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Na runga i ta matou u ki tetahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o nga hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te po, ka pohiringia, ka akina ano nga tono mahi a te marea whanui, haunga te ira, te iwi, te hauatanga, te pakeke ranei.

E u nei matou ki te whai kia watea ai a matou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer : Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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