Associate Creative Director at Gelia | Williamsville, NY | $75K/yr – $90K/yr

Gelia

Associate Creative Director

Williamsville, NY (On-site)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive bold, integrated creative as an Associate Creative Director who leads cross-functional teams from strategy through execution.

Must-have: 10+ years of agency/in-house creative with leadership and a strong portfolio across media
Standout: Proficiency with AI-enabled tools and Adobe Creative Suite; collaborative, results-driven leadership

Job Description

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.
Someone who can mentor a team, sell a concept, and move work forward.
You’ll partner with strategists, art directors, copywriters, and account leads to craft breakthrough creative rooted in evidence and built for impact.
You’ll play a central role in shaping the creative process by refining ideas, guiding execution, and ensuring everything aligns with business goals.
This isn’t a role for spectators. It’s for leaders who take initiative and deliver results.
If you’re ready to lead bold ideas and see them through with a team that’s built to think and wired to execute, we want to hear from you. Send your resume and portfolio to link provided.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, providing clear creative direction and actionable feedback.
Expertise in digital platforms, campaign development, and content strategy

Requirements

10+ years of agency or in-house creative experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and flawless execution across print, digital, social, video, and experiential
Experience leading cross-functional teams, providing clear creative direction and actionable feedback
Deep understanding of brand development and integrated marketing
The ability to align creative to strategy and sell both internally and to clients
A high creative bar, with equal parts ambition, resilience, and humility
Strong presentation and storytelling skills, both visually and verbally
Mastery of timelines, budgets, and production workflows
Expertise in digital platforms, campaign development, and content strategy
Proficiency in AI-enabled creative tools and platforms, leveraging them to boost ideation, speed, and output

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Gelia

Gelia has an average client tenure of 23 years. That’s not a typo. Why do our clients stick with us? Because we continually evolve our services to match what they’re up against. It’s always been about growing leads and sales, but the obstacles to achievement are ever-changing.What does that look like today? Clients face disruption like never before: vetting and integrating new marketing technologies; filling more channels with more content, without more resources; managing the competing interests of building their brand and generating leads. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them through this gauntlet. Keeping our eyes on the mega trends, uncomplicating the next complex solution, and delivering on the C-Suite’s vision; all while supporting the day-to-day execution that must get done. At Gelia, we go beyond what most agencies are able or willing to do in order to help clients succeed. That means delivering a marcom plan that focuses on strategic and creative vision, while navigating the right mix of martech solutions to execute it. And, just as importantly, reporting attributable metrics in terms each stakeholder group will appreciate.

Founded in 1961

Buffalo, New York, USA

87 employees (25 in marketing)

www.gelia.com