Senior Art Director

Buffalo, NY (On-site)

$60K/yr – $80K/yrFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

Job Description

The best creative leaders know how to make an idea stronger, the work sharper, and the people around them better. If that sounds like how you work, we’d like to meet you.

At Gelia, we’re looking for a Senior Art Director who not only understands the creative process but lives for it. This role is ideal for someone who has seen it all, done it well, and is ready to push ideas further. You’ll work across channels, industries, and teams, translating strategy into work that actually works.

You’ll develop concepts, provide art direction, and design across a range of projects while helping guide the work from initial idea through final execution.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 7+ years of design and art direction experience
  • A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and flawless execution across print, digital, social, and video
  • Mastery of design fundamentals, including typography, color, and layout, along with the strategic thinking behind them
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while staying true to brand and creative vision
  • Strategic problem-solving skills that connect client objectives to high-impact visual ideas
  • A strong sense of ownership in managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects
  • Ability to adapt to shifting technology, trends, and client needs
  • Deep attention to detail that ensures pixel-perfect execution
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency in AI-enabled creative tools and platforms, using them to boost ideation, speed, and output
  • Experience designing for digital platforms
  • Excellent communication skills, both visual and verbal
  • Comfort with feedback, fast turnarounds, and cross-office collaboration
  • A link to your portfolio that shows polished, high-functioning creative work

Why Gelia?

We don’t do marketing theater. We build work that’s smart, effective, and results driven. With our U-Centric content model and AI-enabled workflows, we move fast and deliver what matters.

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who brings strong ideas, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to the work. If you’re interested, send your resume and portfolio to jirving@gelia.com.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives across all races, identities, and experiences.

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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)

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Senior Art Director

Gelia · Buffalo, NY · On-site