Senior Art Director

Gelia; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gelia is seeking a Senior Art Director who elevates concepts and guides work from idea to execution. You will lead across channels, directing art and design for brand-aligned campaigns and experiences.

Bring 7+ years of design and art direction, a strong portfolio across print, digital, social and video, and mastery of typography, color, and layout. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and push ideas further with AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design and art direction experience.
• Portfolio showing concept and execution across print, digital, social and video.
• Mastery of typography, color and layout with strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while preserving brand vision.
• Strategic problem solving linking client objectives to strong visuals.
• Owns timelines, budgets and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Able to adapt to evolving technology, trends and client needs.
• Deep attention to detail ensuring pixel-perfect work.
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiar with AI-enabled creative tools to speed ideation.
• Excellent visual and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with feedback, fast turnarounds and cross-office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, provide art direction across varied projects.
• Design across print, digital, social and video formats.
• Guide work from initial idea through final execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams while maintaining brand and creative vision.

Skills

7+ years experience

Portfolio

Typography & layout

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic problem-solving

Timeline & budget mgmt

Adaptability to trends

Attention to detail

Adobe Creative Suite

AI-enabled tools

Strong communication

Feedback & collaboration

Portfolio link

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI design tools

Job description

The best creative leaders know how to make an idea stronger, the work sharper, and the people around them better. If that sounds like how you work, we’d like to meet you.

At Gelia, we’re looking for a Senior Art Director who not only understands the creative process but lives for it. This role is ideal for someone who has seen it all, done it well, and is ready to push ideas further. You’ll work across channels, industries, and teams, translating strategy into work that actually works.

You’ll develop concepts, provide art direction, and design across a range of projects while helping guide the work from initial idea through final execution.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of design and art direction experience
• A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking and flawless execution across print, digital, social, and video
• Mastery of design fundamentals, including typography, color, and layout, along with the strategic thinking behind them
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while staying true to brand and creative vision
• Strategic problem-solving skills that connect client objectives to high-impact visual ideas
• A strong sense of ownership in managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects
• Ability to adapt to shifting technology, trends, and client needs
• Deep attention to detail that ensures pixel-perfect execution
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in AI-enabled creative tools and platforms, using them to boost ideation, speed, and output
• Excellent communication skills, both visual and verbal
• Comfort with feedback, fast turnarounds, and cross-office collaboration
• A link to your portfolio that shows polished, high-functioning creative work

Why Gelia?

We don’t do marketing theater. We build work that’s smart, effective, and results driven. With our U-Centric content model and AI-enabled workflows, we move fast and deliver what matters.

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who brings strong ideas, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to the work.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

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