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Grey

Global advertising agency delivering brand experiences

Creative Director – Design Lead

Brand & Creative MarketingUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$75k - $180k

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of industry experience in a well-established creative role, with a proven track record.
  • A strategic mindset and ability to generate innovative design concepts and solutions aligned with client objectives and the target audience.
  • Leadership and managerial skills to inspire and motivate a creative team, foster collaboration, and drive exceptional design work.
  • Communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts, influence stakeholders, and build client relationships.
  • A strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant or category experience.
  • Verbal communication skills and experience presenting.
  • Experience working with large teams in a client-facing role.
  • Written and presentation skills.
  • A strong grasp of design and layout fundamentals.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Set creative direction and provide strategic leadership and creative vision to guide the creative team in developing impactful design solutions that meet client objectives and resonate with target audiences.
  • Collaborate with clients and account managers to understand business goals, target audiences, and communication objectives, translating them into design strategies and concepts.
  • Oversee the development and execution of design projects across platforms, ensuring high-quality, on-brand work that meets client expectations.
  • Guide and mentor junior designers, develop their skills, and foster a collaborative and creative working environment that encourages exploration and fresh ideas.
  • Oversee campaign conceptualization, design development, and execution of visual elements.
  • Present design concepts to clients, explain the creative rationale, and incorporate feedback to refine designs.
  • Build client relationships and provide strategic guidance to enhance clients' brand visual identities and communication efforts.
  • Lead and participate in brainstorming with copywriters, art directors, and other team members to develop integrated campaign concepts combining design and messaging.
  • Ensure brand consistency and adherence to design standards and client brand guidelines across advertising materials and campaigns.
  • Manage and allocate resources, oversee project timelines and budgets, and deliver high-quality creative work on time within allocated resources.
  • Stay current on industry trends, consumer preferences, and best practices.
  • Stay current on technological advances, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Monitor pop culture and social media trends and incorporate culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of digital media and experience designing for various digital platforms.
  • Proficiency in front-end development using CSS and HTML, and experience working within a content management system.

About the Company

Grey

Global advertising agency delivering brand experiences

Grey is a global advertising and marketing agency focused on creating brand experiences for large companies. The core offerings include creative development, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations, delivered through campaigns that span traditional media, digital channels, and social platforms. Its products work by coordinating creative assets with media placements and PR to engage consumers, using a global network and data-driven methods to tailor messages for different markets. Compared to competitors, Grey combines a long history (founded in 1917) with a broad, global footprint—serving about one-fifth of the Fortune 500 across 96 countries—and a unified, full-service approach branded as “Famously Effective.” This gives it the ability to execute end-to-end campaigns at scale. The company's goal is to help clients grow their brands and business by delivering marketing campaigns that drive consumer engagement and measurable results.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$7.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1917

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