Associate Creative Director Job at Gelia, Buffalo, NY

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  • Gelia
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

At Gelia, we believe great ideas aren’t enough. They have to work. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution. Someone who can mentor a team, sell a concept, and move work forward. You’ll partner with strategists, art directors, copywriters, and account leads to craft breakthrough creative rooted in evidence and built for impact.

You’ll play a central role in shaping the creative process by refining ideas, guiding execution, and ensuring everything aligns with business goals. This isn’t a role for spectators. It’s for leaders who take initiative and deliver results.

What You’ll Bring

  • 10+ years of agency or in-house creative experience , including at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and flawless execution across print, digital, social, video, and experiential
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams, providing clear creative direction and actionable feedback
  • Deep understanding of brand development and integrated marketing
  • The ability to align creative to strategy and sell both internally and to clients
  • A high creative bar, with equal parts ambition, resilience, and humility
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills, both visually and verbally
  • Mastery of timelines, budgets, and production workflows
  • Expertise in digital platforms, campaign development, and content strategy
  • Proficiency in AI-enabled creative tools and platforms, leveraging them to boost ideation, speed, and output
  • Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, along with a passion for new tools and technologies
  • A collaborative spirit and proven ability to work across departments and disciplines
  • A drive to constantly learn, challenge norms, and deliver smart creative that works

Why Gelia?

We’re not here to create marketing theater. We engineer strategy that sells and back it with over 60 years of B2B experience, AI-powered insights, and a relentless drive to deliver. Our U-Centric content engine keeps work flowing, fresh, and frictionless across every channel. And our people-first, platform-enabled culture helps you do the best work of your career.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

If you’re ready to lead bold ideas and see them through with a team that’s built to think and wired to execute, we want to hear from you. Send your resume and portfolio to: ***email_hidden*** .

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives across all races, identities, and experiences.

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