Grey NY
Creative Director, Art (H+W)
Grey NY, New York, New York, us, 10261
At
GREY , 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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting into our Executive Creative Director, Grey Health's Creative Director, Art, will be responsible for developing creative campaign concepts and leading multi-disciplinary teams through ideation to execution. Oversee the development of big, brand-building, persuasive, and unexpected ideas across all channels. Provide leadership and motivation while simultaneously extracting amazing thoughts and ideas from reporting creatives. Ability to defuse problems and come up with solutions in the best interests of the company, the clients, and the creative team.
As a member of our New York studio, you will join a dynamic, globally minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields and get to work in one of the newest WPP campuses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Direct projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight from ECDs and GCDs,ensuring that creative ideas are executed in an exceptional way -• Act in the best interest of the client's and/or the agency's big idea when managing the day-today operations• Provide creative guidance to ensure ideas are tied to strategy, pushing for Famously Effectiveideas internally as well as with the client• Manage the client relationship and lead creative meetings/presentations to the client• Generate ideas to help pitch and win new business• Lead effective team meetings to both organize high quantity of work, but also to inspire andmotivate team members.• Work with internal and external strategic partners to create products using the most currentindustry best practices• Setting an example for the larger team through setting high creative standards and overallinvolvement in the larger agency initiatives.• May develop junior teams with careful and consistent feedback, mentorship and modelbehavior• May train and supervise team members. Oversee their creative efforts to ensure they are onstrategy, on schedule, and are meeting creative standards.• May oversee career development of junior team members. Perform reviews to determinestrengths, growth opportunities, goals, and ambitions.• Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past andpresent case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some ofthe best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kindof work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work thatmoves 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 andbehaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring theoutside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• At least 12+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven trackrecord of agency success• Agency experience working across all channels• Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience and industry award winningwork• Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients• Knowledge of marketing, all forms of advertising, and digital experiences, with provenconceptual and design abilities• Experience working with large teams in client-facing role• Excellent written and presentation skills• Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $220,000 to $240,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
At
GREY
we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
GREY
is a place where who you are - your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status - will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energizes your creativity and becomes an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
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.
GREY , 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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting into our Executive Creative Director, Grey Health's Creative Director, Art, will be responsible for developing creative campaign concepts and leading multi-disciplinary teams through ideation to execution. Oversee the development of big, brand-building, persuasive, and unexpected ideas across all channels. Provide leadership and motivation while simultaneously extracting amazing thoughts and ideas from reporting creatives. Ability to defuse problems and come up with solutions in the best interests of the company, the clients, and the creative team.
As a member of our New York studio, you will join a dynamic, globally minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields and get to work in one of the newest WPP campuses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Direct projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight from ECDs and GCDs,ensuring that creative ideas are executed in an exceptional way -• Act in the best interest of the client's and/or the agency's big idea when managing the day-today operations• Provide creative guidance to ensure ideas are tied to strategy, pushing for Famously Effectiveideas internally as well as with the client• Manage the client relationship and lead creative meetings/presentations to the client• Generate ideas to help pitch and win new business• Lead effective team meetings to both organize high quantity of work, but also to inspire andmotivate team members.• Work with internal and external strategic partners to create products using the most currentindustry best practices• Setting an example for the larger team through setting high creative standards and overallinvolvement in the larger agency initiatives.• May develop junior teams with careful and consistent feedback, mentorship and modelbehavior• May train and supervise team members. Oversee their creative efforts to ensure they are onstrategy, on schedule, and are meeting creative standards.• May oversee career development of junior team members. Perform reviews to determinestrengths, growth opportunities, goals, and ambitions.• Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past andpresent case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some ofthe best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kindof work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work thatmoves 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 andbehaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring theoutside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:• At least 12+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven trackrecord of agency success• Agency experience working across all channels• Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience and industry award winningwork• Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients• Knowledge of marketing, all forms of advertising, and digital experiences, with provenconceptual and design abilities• Experience working with large teams in client-facing role• Excellent written and presentation skills• Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $220,000 to $240,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
At
GREY
we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
GREY
is a place where who you are - your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status - will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energizes your creativity and becomes an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
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.