careers

Junior Art Director

Buffalo, NY - Jul 13, 2026

If you’re passionate about design, hungry to learn, and excited by the idea of turning smart concepts into real-world creative—let’s talk. At Gelia, we’re looking for a Junior Art Director who’s building their craft and ready to level up. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong foundation who wants exposure to real clients, real campaigns, and real collaboration. You’ll work closely with Art Directors, writers, and strategists, helping bring ideas to life across channels and platforms. You’ll design. You’ll learn. You’ll contribute meaningfully. And you’ll grow fast.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1–3 years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus)
• A portfolio that shows strong fundamentals and creative potential across print, digital, social, and video
• Solid understanding of design basics—typography, color, layout, and composition
• Ability to take creative direction and translate it into thoughtful visual execution
• Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and learn from feedback
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple projects with guidance
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with AI-enabled creative tools and platforms to support ideation and efficiency
• Experience designing for digital platforms
• Clear communication skills and a positive, team-first mindset
• Comfort with fast turnarounds and an ever-evolving creative environment
• A link to your portfolio showcasing polished work and creative growth

Why Gelia?

We don’t do marketing theater. We create smart, effective, results-driven work. With our U-Centric™ content model and AI-enabled workflows, we move quickly and with purpose. You’ll be surrounded by people who want to teach, challenge, and support you. If you’re ready to build your career at a place where your ideas matter and your growth is intentional—send your resume and portfolio to: jirving@gelia.com.

Salary Range:

• $40,000 - $50,000

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives across all races, identities, and experiences. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to the right candidate. For confidential consideration, please visit the link below to apply.

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Art Director

Buffalo, NY - Jul 13, 2026

If you love turning strong ideas into standout creative and want to grow with a collaborative, fast-moving team, we should talk. Gelia is looking for an Art Director who can bring concepts to life with clarity, craft, and purpose. This role is a great fit for a creative thinker with sharp design instincts, strong execution skills, and the curiosity to keep evolving. You will work across industries, platforms, and formats, translating strategy into creative that not only looks great, but performs. You will concept and design across a wide range of projects and collaborate closely with writers, strategists, and account teams from early brainstorming through final delivery. This is a hands-on role with room to stretch your skills, explore new approaches, and build work you will be proud to share.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3 to 5 years of design and art direction experience
• A portfolio showing strong conceptual thinking and polished execution across print, digital, social, and video
• A strong foundation in typography, color, composition, layout, and design fundamentals
• A strong foundation in typography, color, composition, layout, and design fundamentals
• The ability to translate brand strategy and creative direction into effective visual solutions
• Ability to learn new processes, programs and technologies quickly and thoroughly
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and the 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
• Experience designing for digital platforms
• 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

Why Gelia?

We do not do marketing theater. We create smart, effective, results-driven work. Powered by our U-Centric content model and AI-enabled workflows, we move quickly and stay focused on what matters. We value strong ideas, solid craft, and real collaboration. If you are ready to grow your career in a place where your work will be challenged, supported, and appreciated, send your resume and portfolio to jirving@gelia.com.

Salary Range:

• $50,000 - $70,000

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives across all races, identities, and experiences. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to the right candidate. For confidential consideration, please visit the link below to apply.

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Account Executive

Buffalo, NY - Jul 6, 2026

Gelia, an independent marketing communications agency founded in 1960, is seeking an Account Executive. Gelia works seamlessly across the marketing continuum, driving lasting results for its regional, National, and Global clientele from its US offices. Since 1961, Gelia has earned a reputation for diving deep into our clients’ businesses to develop compelling customer-oriented campaigns. Account Executives work directly with clients and Gelia team leaders from Creative, Media, PR/Social, Research, Digital, Marketing Automation and Analytics to deliver on the plan’s strategic objectives. If you want to be involved in the type of marketing work that lifts your personal brand value to new heights, provides a clear path to advancement, and challenges you differently in year 1 than in year 3 then Gelia is the home for you.

Qualified Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 1-3 years agency account service, project management or corporate communications experience preferred
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Solid knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint
• Self-starter, team-oriented, motivated, flexible

Salary Range:

• $40,000 - $55,000

For confidential consideration, please forward your resume to Jay Irving, Associate VP of Human Resources and Administration at jirving@gelia.com. Gelia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to the right candidate. For confidential consideration, please visit the link below to apply.

Gelia is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.