Creative Director, Art (Health)

About the Position

We are looking for a Creative Director, Art (Health) to join our team in New York. At Grey, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, businesses, and the world forward. Our commitment to effectiveness has earned us numerous awards and recognitions, including a Grand Effie in every market where we operate.

Responsibilities

• Direct projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight, ensuring exceptional execution of creative ideas.
• Act in the best interest of the client’s and/or the agency’s big idea when managing day-to-day operations.
• Provide creative guidance to ensure ideas are tied to strategy, pushing for Famously Effective ideas internally and with the client.
• Manage the client relationship and lead creative meetings/presentations.
• Generate ideas to help pitch and win new business.
• Lead effective team meetings to organize work and inspire team members.
• Work with internal and external strategic partners to create products using industry best practices.
• Set high creative standards and be involved in larger agency initiatives.
• Develop junior teams with feedback, mentorship, and modeling behavior.
• Train and supervise team members, ensuring they meet creative standards and deadlines.
• Oversee career development of junior team members and perform reviews.
• Stay current on latest creative trends globally and remain curious about award shows, case studies, production companies, and industry best practices.
• Be an active player in award shows either by competing with work or judging.
• Stay on top of the latest technological advancements to enhance creative processes.
• Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends, and audience interests to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns.
• Be self-sufficient in designing and comping layouts.

Requirements

• At least 12+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record of agency success.
• Agency experience working across all channels.
• Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience and industry award-winning work.
• Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients.
• Knowledge of marketing, all forms of advertising, and digital experiences, with proven conceptual and design abilities.
• Experience working with large teams in a client-facing role.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Communication
• Mentorship

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $230,000 USD.
• A competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid work approach with required in-office days.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

About the Company

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.

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.

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If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply with your resume/CV and cover letter.