Art Director

Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human-first, award-winning work for blue-chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services, and Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
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.
Who We Are Looking For

VML is looking for an Art Director to join our world-class creative team based here in Chicago. The Art Director will have a knack for delivering fresh thinking to your ideas and designs. You feel at home in a fast-paced agency setting. You are passionate about creative but flexible enough to meet client goals. If this describes you, we look forward to seeing how you can take our team to the next level.
What You’ll Do

Concept, design, and execute campaigns for ambitious clients.
Embrace the unknown and challenge conventions. If it’s been done, it’s not good enough.
Be a source of new ideas for every brief, tactic, execution and conversation.
Collaborate with your partner, clients, strategy, account and experts from our global network.
Broaden your experiences and skill sets while elevating the work you’re on and expanding client relationships.
Own your projects, client meetings and productions. Lead by example, with the right blend of positivity and productivity.
Know how to capture the attention of your audience, from client presentations to campaign launches.
What You’ll Need

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in advertising agency, in-house creative group or related field.
A strong portfolio showcasing award-winning creative work plus successfully launched omni-channel client projects in digital, broadcast, social, and everything in between.
Professionalism with clients and internal team.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
Stay current with latest social trends and technology and implement as appropriate.
Strong time management skills and solid work ethic.
Ambitious personality with the determination to do great work and the expertise of your craft to get it done.
CPG/Commerce experience a plus.
What We Offer

Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits | We offer full-time hires options across medical, dental, vision, and a variety of paid time off that reflect our investment in life balance and wellness.
Growth-minded opportunities | We nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP to help you grow personally and professionally.
Salary: The base salary range for this position at the time of posting is $45,000—$90,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. The company supports a hybrid work approach with offices in use an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone belongs and has equal opportunity to progress in their careers. For more information, please visit www.vml.com.

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