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Grey

Creative Director, Design Lead

Location: New York, United States · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: October 29, 2026 · Verified: Nov 11, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Creative Director leads the creative vision for advertising campaigns, guiding a team of designers to produce innovative, on-brand design solutions across multiple platforms. The role involves collaborating with clients and account managers, overseeing project execution, and mentoring junior designers. Requires 8+ years of industry experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools, and strong leadership and presentation skills.
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WPP-owned full-service creative and advertising agency network.

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