Senior Art Director

Grey

Experience: 4+ yrs
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Adobe Creative Suite
AI tools

About the role

At GREY, part of WPP, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward – harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

WHO WE ARE

At Grey, we create Famously Effective ideas – creativity that delivers business results – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 40+ studios across six continents. In 2023, we were named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network, Grey, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Partner with Copywriters to develop, design and execute concepts and layouts for cross channel advertising initiatives that are persuasive and unexpected. Storyteller who uses conceptual designs to bring ideas to life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate and partner with copywriter to ensure that both the copy and visuals are in perfect sync to make the concept to our Famously Effective standard
Generating and executing an idea from concept to completion across a broad spectrum of mediums that align with the Creative Brief
Receive and implement feedback from creative leads
Communicate daily with Account Services, Strategy, and Project Management team members to ensure all deliverable and deadlines are met
Begin to build client relationships by participating in client meetings, delivering high quality conceptual thinking and contributing to thoughtful discussion
Proactively managing projects and your own workload
Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work that moves others.
Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

At least 4-7 years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record
Experience working across relevant mediums based on client needs
Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant experience
Solid verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to all levels of clients
Excellent written and presentation skills
Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Adobe Suite or similar software and AI Tools

WHO YOU ARE

Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

GREY is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. GREY does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @GREY.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.

About Grey

Provides creative advertising and global marketing services for brands.

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