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 fill out the form to apply.

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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.

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