Jody Churchfield
About Jody Churchfield
Jody Churchfield is a Creative Director specializing in Product Design at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2016. With a background that includes roles at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Condé Nast, she has extensive experience in art direction and design across various prominent publications.
Current Role at The New York Times
Jody Churchfield serves as the Creative Director of Product Design at The New York Times, a position held since 2019. In addition to this role, she has been working as a Senior Product Designer in the Customer Product division since 2016. Her tenure at The New York Times spans over eight years, during which she has contributed to various design initiatives and projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Jody Churchfield has significant experience at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, where she held multiple roles. She worked as an Art Director for Martha Stewart Weddings from 2010 to 2011 for seven months. Additionally, she served as a Freelance Art Director for Martha Stewart Living for five months in 2012. These positions allowed her to develop her skills in art direction and design within a prominent media company.
Experience at Condé Nast
Churchfield worked at Condé Nast in various capacities. She served as a Senior Art Director from 2013 to 2014 for one year and as a Consulting Art Director from 2014 to 2015 for eleven months. Her roles at Condé Nast contributed to her expertise in editorial design and art direction in a high-profile publishing environment.
Educational Background
Jody Churchfield studied Graphic Design at The Evergreen State College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also attended The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, further honing her design skills. Additionally, she participated in the Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, broadening her academic experience.
Freelance Design Experience
Throughout her career, Jody Churchfield has engaged in freelance design work for various publications. Notably, she worked as a Freelance Designer for T, The New York Times Style Magazine from 2006 to 2007 and for Print Magazine in 2006. She also contributed as a Freelance Designer for The New York Times Magazine from 2005 to 2006 for four months. These freelance roles have allowed her to diversify her portfolio and gain experience across different media.