Grey NY
Group Creative Director, 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 Group Creative Director will be responsible for the overall creative direction of their respective brands and play a pivotal role in driving the creative direction of their team/group. A leader who can grow young talent, inspire a team, foster a healthy work culture and inject innovative thinking into every assignment. Responsible for providing the kind of oversight that will lead projects into new creative territories. A strong strategic thinker ready to be hands-on during all phases of a project from concept to execution.
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
Manage the direction of projects and clearly present strategic and creative direction to the team and clientLead the development and execution of creative content rooted in insights for a variety of clients, including executing independently and responsible for overall output of the creative productBuild and maintain stellar working relationships with clients, agency leadership and cross-functional agency teamsParticipate in new business pitches and represent our creative capabilitiesProvide creative leadership by setting high creative standards for their teamsResponsible for attraction, recruitment and retention of top creative talent to grow the agency's creative capabilitiesAddress performance issues directly and in a timely manner. Partner with ECD and HR when needed.Train and supervise team members. Oversee their creative efforts to ensure they are on strategy, on schedule, and are meeting creative standards.Responsible for maintaining calendars, time tracking and organizing personal schedules to effectively track and manage you and the team's time and resources.Oversee career development of team members. Perform reviews to determine strengths, growth opportunities, goals, and ambitions.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 solutionsRemain 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:
10 + years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record of agency success4 + years in creative leadership roleAgency experience working across all channelsStrong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experienceIndustry award winning workSolid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clientsKnowledge of marketing, all forms of advertising, and digital experiences, with proven conceptual and design abilitiesExperience working with large teams in client-facing roleExcellent written and presentation skillsAbility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentWHO YOU ARE:
Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one's ever seen beforeProductive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff doneCollaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gainAdaptable: Ready and able to embrace change
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $275,000 to $300,000. 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 Group Creative Director will be responsible for the overall creative direction of their respective brands and play a pivotal role in driving the creative direction of their team/group. A leader who can grow young talent, inspire a team, foster a healthy work culture and inject innovative thinking into every assignment. Responsible for providing the kind of oversight that will lead projects into new creative territories. A strong strategic thinker ready to be hands-on during all phases of a project from concept to execution.
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
Manage the direction of projects and clearly present strategic and creative direction to the team and clientLead the development and execution of creative content rooted in insights for a variety of clients, including executing independently and responsible for overall output of the creative productBuild and maintain stellar working relationships with clients, agency leadership and cross-functional agency teamsParticipate in new business pitches and represent our creative capabilitiesProvide creative leadership by setting high creative standards for their teamsResponsible for attraction, recruitment and retention of top creative talent to grow the agency's creative capabilitiesAddress performance issues directly and in a timely manner. Partner with ECD and HR when needed.Train and supervise team members. Oversee their creative efforts to ensure they are on strategy, on schedule, and are meeting creative standards.Responsible for maintaining calendars, time tracking and organizing personal schedules to effectively track and manage you and the team's time and resources.Oversee career development of team members. Perform reviews to determine strengths, growth opportunities, goals, and ambitions.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 solutionsRemain 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:
10 + years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record of agency success4 + years in creative leadership roleAgency experience working across all channelsStrong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experienceIndustry award winning workSolid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clientsKnowledge of marketing, all forms of advertising, and digital experiences, with proven conceptual and design abilitiesExperience working with large teams in client-facing roleExcellent written and presentation skillsAbility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentWHO YOU ARE:
Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one's ever seen beforeProductive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff doneCollaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gainAdaptable: Ready and able to embrace change
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $275,000 to $300,000. 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.