VMLY&R

Who We Are:

At VML, Human First is our guiding creative philosophy: we create value for people first, knowing this drives authentic and sustainable brand impact. We are a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

We connect Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce to craft unified, emotionally resonant consumer journeys.

Our 26,000 people across 50-plus markets are the heart of our company. Their perspectives, local expertise, and cultural insights drive creativity and innovation, making talent our most critical competitive advantage.

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking an Senior Art Director with strong design skills, a strong creative mindset and proven background to join our world class creative team. As a Senior Art Director, you craft big ideas and then push them relentlessly to fruition, inspiring all around you with your speed, grit and obsessive attention to detail. You'll partner with a Copywriter but are able to fly solo when needed, owning projects with ease. Client relationship and presentation skills are expected.

We're looking for someone who can do the job, and then surprise us with something we've never thought of. A one-two punch of confidence and inspiration. Someone who possesses a talent for transforming great ideas into award-winning creative, and has a passion for visual storytelling. We are looking for a creative who enjoys selling their ideas as much as they love crafting them.

What you'll do:

• Art Direction | Provide art direction and design support for projects across digital and print channels.
• Translate | Capture brand voice in marketing materials from conception to execution of final deliverables. Own the work.
• Craft | Juggle projects and brands simultaneously. Conceptualize new campaign ideas and tactics based on the established voice and tone of the brand.
• Collaborate | Partner with the copywriters for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the conception and execution of final deliverables.
• Concept | Concept big ideas and innovative tactics that can span a range of platforms, including digital, mobile, social, CRM, and broadcast.

Who you are:

• Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns. You collaborate and partner with the copywriter to ensure that both the copy and visuals are in perfect sync to make the concept as powerful, vivid and compelling as possible.
• Optimistic and resilient | You are not afraid to dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Embrace challenges and inspire new ways of thinking. Adapts to solve clients' challenges.
• Curiosity | You have a breadth of cultural reference points. You love everything digital and social.
• Passion | You are fearlessly, boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail. You have a drive to break boundaries and craft the best ideas of their kind.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 3 years in an AD role or higher in advertising
• Portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns that include digital / social / emerging media
• Hands-on Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Presentation, and InDesign skills

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 | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$60,000-$140,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office 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 or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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