Junior Art Director
WITHIN
New York City, NY (Hybrid)
$45K/yr - $99K/yrAgencyFull-timeEntry level1+ years exp.
8 hrs ago
Junior Art Director
Buffalo, NY (On-site)
$40K/yr – $50K/yrFull time
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description
If you’re passionate about design, hungry to learn, and excited by the idea of turning smart concepts into real-world creative—let’s talk.
At Gelia, we’re looking for a Junior Art Director who’s building their craft and ready to level up. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong foundation who wants exposure to real clients, real campaigns, and real collaboration. You’ll work closely with Art Directors, writers, and strategists, helping bring ideas to life across channels and platforms.
You’ll design. You’ll learn. You’ll contribute meaningfully. And you’ll grow fast.
What You’ll Bring:
- 1–3 years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus)
- A portfolio that shows strong fundamentals and creative potential across print, digital, social, and video
- Solid understanding of design basics—typography, color, layout, and composition
- Ability to take creative direction and translate it into thoughtful visual execution
- Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and learn from feedback
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple projects with guidance
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Familiarity with AI-enabled creative tools and platforms to support ideation and efficiency
- Experience designing for digital platforms
- Clear communication skills and a positive, team-first mindset
- Comfort with fast turnarounds and an ever-evolving creative environment
- A link to your portfolio showcasing polished work and creative growth
Why Gelia?
We don’t do marketing theater. We create smart, effective, results-driven work. With our U-Centric™ content model and AI-enabled workflows, we move quickly and with purpose.
You’ll be surrounded by people who want to teach, challenge, and support you. If you’re ready to build your career at a place where your ideas matter and your growth is intentional—send your resume and portfolio to: jirving@gelia.com.
Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000
Gelia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives across all races, identities, and experiences.
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.
