Tessa Modi
Director of Social and Influencer Creative, NYT Marketing
Meet Tessa Modi, a highly experienced graphic designer and social media expert, currently serving as the Head of Social Video for The New York Times' Marketing team. Tessa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design, and has also studied at Rutgers University. Her career trajectory has been truly remarkable and diverse, encompassing top tier media companies and branding agencies alike.
Notably, Tessa served as the Editorial Art Director for Medium, and later went on to lead the design efforts for Instagram and Snapchat while working as an Art Director at The New York Times. Beyond her work in media, she has worked as a Senior Designer for Narrative_, Red Antler, Siegel+Gale, and Audience Network. She also served as a Visual Designer at Droga5 and an Interactive Designer for Hi-ReS!, showcasing her versatility and ability to work across multiple industries.
Tessa is truly a jack-of-all-trades, with experience working as a freelance designer and art director for brands such as Wolff Olins, Wednesday, and Self Employed. She's interned at prestigious media design companies, including Metahaven and Wolff Olins. All of these experiences, combined with her passion for storytelling through design, have culminated in her current position, where she leads the team responsible for NY Times' social video content.
Tessa is active on social media, frequently sharing her work and thoughts on design on Instagram, under the handle @tessa_extra. Her impressive background and skill set make her an expert in the field of graphic design, social media marketing, and art direction. Any company would be lucky to have someone as talented and experienced as Tessa on their team.
