Art Director: Turn Concepts into Impactful Creative

Gelia; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gelia is seeking an Art Director to bring concepts to life with clarity, craft, and purpose. You will lead design from brainstorming to final delivery across print, digital, social, and video, translating strategy into compelling visuals.

This hands-on role rewards curiosity, evolving skills, and collaboration with writers, strategists, and account teams. A strong portfolio is required, and a portfolio link should be provided.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of design and art direction experience.
• Portfolio showing conceptual thinking and polished execution across print, digital, social, and video.
• Strong foundation in typography, color, composition, layout, and design fundamentals.
• Ability to translate brand strategy into effective visual solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Comfort adapting to new technologies, trends, and evolving client needs.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled creative tools that support ideation and workflow efficiency.
• Clear communication skills and openness to feedback.
• Comfort with fast turnarounds and cross-office collaboration.
• A link to your portfolio showcasing thoughtful, well-crafted work.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design across a wide range of projects and collaborate with writers, strategists, and account teams from early brainstorming through final delivery.
• Hands-on role with room to stretch your skills, explore new approaches, and build work you will be proud to share.

Skills

Art Direction

Brand Translation

Typography

Adobe Creative Suite

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Creative ideation

Portfolio presentation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gelia is seeking an Art Director to bring concepts to life with clarity, craft, and purpose. You will lead design from brainstorming to final delivery across print, digital, social, and video, translating strategy into compelling visuals.

This hands-on role rewards curiosity, evolving skills, and collaboration with writers, strategists, and account teams. A strong portfolio is required, and a portfolio link should be provided.