About the role
VML is seeking a Creative Director to join our world-class creative team. We look for a next-level conceptual thinker and artist who can lead client projects across all digital and social platforms, delivering award‑winning creative and captivating visual storytelling.
What You’ll Do
- Create and ideate constantly, bringing innovative ideas to every brief, tactic, execution, and conversation. Capture brand voice in interactive marketing materials from conception to final deliverables. Be the voice for your team.
- Collaborate with the CD copy and design team leaders to develop and execute campaigns and projects, including concepting and delivering final deliverables.
- Set trends by anticipating what comes next and performing strategic, next‑level creative thinking across multiple channels.
- Build client relationships by spearheading client reviews, presenting creative material in internal and client meetings, and managing client contact as needed.
Who You Are
- Builder – forms trustworthy relationships across markets, regions, and businesses, acting as a trusted team lead.
- Creatively Brave – passionately pursues creativity, nurtures the best ideas, and adapts solutions to clients’ challenges.
- Ambitious – re‑imagines partnership with clients to build better futures, proactively seeks new opportunities and lateral ideas.
- Ego‑less – embraces teamwork and wears what needs wearing, fostering a successful team mindset.
What You’ll Need
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.
- Portfolio featuring a wide range of award‑worthy creative work.
- Strong working knowledge of visual design, art direction, and the creative process.
- Proven conceptual and campaign experience on integrated campaigns across broadcast, digital, social, and more.
- Solid understanding of creative development—from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
- Ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short‑ and long‑term needs.
- Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
- Ability to manage a high‑volume environment with rapid turnaround times and multiple tasks.
- Strong time‑management skills and work ethic.
- CPG experience is a plus.
What We Offer
- Passionate, driven people that thrive on extraordinary work.
- Inclusive culture fostering mutual positivity, active listening, and empowerment.
- Competitive benefits, including group health coverage, generous 401(k) match, and paid time off.
- Growth‑minded opportunities with feedback, training, and professional development through VML and WPP.
Base Salary
$100,000—$230,000 USD, with individual compensation varying based on location, needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
Work Environment
Hybrid approach: teams in the office an average of four days a week. Accommodations and flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity
WPP (VML) is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a respectful culture where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities to progress in their career.
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