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Creative Director, Design Lead

GREY12 open roles

Pay
$75,000 – $180,000 a year
Where
New York, United States
Work mode
Hybrid
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Grey’s mission is to create Famously Effective ideas that move people, businesses, and the world forward, harnessing the power of creativity to solve business challenges and drive growth for some of the world’s most influential brands and companies, including Procter & Gamble, Volvo, Haleon, Circle K, and The Coca-Cola Company. That commitment to effectiveness has earned Grey a Grand Effie in every market where it operates. Grey was recognized as a 2025 Fast Company World Changing Ideas winner and earned 26 Lions at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, contributing to Ogilvy’s Network of the Year honors. Newsweek also named Grey a Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Professional Services in 2025. Grey is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As Creative Director of Design you will be responsible for setting the creative direction, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional design solutions for our clients' advertising campaigns. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional design skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of successful creative leadership in the advertising industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide strategic leadership and creative vision, guiding the creative team to develop innovative and impactful design solutions that meet client objectives and resonate with the target audience.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and account managers to understand their business goals, target audience, and communication objectives, translating them into compelling design strategies and concepts.
  • Oversee the development and execution of design projects across various platforms, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and on-brand creative work that exceeds client expectations.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, nurturing their skills and fostering a collaborative and creative work environment. that encourages creativity, exploration, and the generation of fresh ideas.
  • Set the creative direction for advertising campaigns, overseeing the conceptualization, design development, and execution of visual elements
  • Present and effectively communicate design concepts to clients, articulating the creative rationale, and incorporating client feedback to refine and enhance designs
  • Foster strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted creative partner and offering strategic guidance and insights to enhance their brand's visual identity and communication efforts.
  • Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions, collaborating with copywriters, art directors, and other team members to develop integrated campaign concepts that seamlessly merge design and messaging.
  • Ensure brand consistency and adherence to design standards across all advertising materials and campaigns, maintaining the integrity of clients' brand guidelines.
  • Manage and allocate resources effectively, overseeing project timelines and budgets to ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative work within allocated resources.
  • Remain current on the latest trends, consumer preferences, and best practices in the industry
  • Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
  • Remain informed about current pop culture and social media trends in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • At least 8+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record
  • Strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively, generating innovative design concepts and solutions that align with client objectives and resonate with the target audience.
  • Excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team, foster collaboration, and drive the execution of exceptional design work.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts, influence stakeholders, and build strong client relationships.
  • Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience
  • Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting
  • Experience working with large teams in client facing role
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • Excellent grasp of design and layout fundamentals
  • Able to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, AI Tools
  • Knowledge of digital media and experience designing for various digital platforms is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in front-end development work (CSS and HTML) and working within a CMS is a plus

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
  • Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
  • Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
  • Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. 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.

Pay Range

$75,000—$180,000 USD

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

GREY is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

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.

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