Associate Creative Director, Art (H+W)
Grey NY - New York, New York, us, 10261![Grey NY](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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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, the Associate Creative Director, Art will be responsible for producing superior content across all channels for existing and potential clients. Direct and enhance the efforts of creative teams based on client briefs. Be an integral part of presenting the materials to clients and seeing the concepts through to production. Contribute to and supervise the development of concepts, pushing the team to take creative risks, creating work that is persuasive, unexpected, and exceeds client expectations, both in concept and 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
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the client's brand and the overall industry by leading in the briefing, concept, design, and execution of cross-channel initiativesProvide creative direction and feedback to creative teams that ensures all creative work aligns with the client's objectives and strategies outlined in the briefPartner with account and strategy teams to ensure that the task is clear strategically at briefing stage, that the deliverables & timelines are clear and that the needs of the client are being met.Participate and/or lead client meetings/presentations and develop client relationshipsTaking direction from creative leaders on creative development; take guidance and rework appropriately.Work collaboratively with account and production team to maintain budgets and ensure that internal or client deliverables are executed on timeSetting an example for the larger team through setting high creative standards and overall involvement in the larger agency initiatives.Developing junior teams with careful and consistent feedback, mentorship and model behaviorAssist with onboarding junior employees - training them on team, agency, and client proceduresRemain 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:
At least 7+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track recordAgency experience working across all channelsStrong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experienceSolid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clientsExperience working with large teams in client-facing roleExcellent written and presentation skillsAble 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 $150,000 to $185,000. 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.
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