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About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) (+ACD Art partner) who’s looking to do the best work of their career to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will have a strong creative vision, exceptional strategic skills, and the ability to drive world-class, impactful work. As an ACD, you will not only craft compelling narratives and brand stories but also elevate the conceptual craft of the agency and build trusted relationships with our clients.

Responsibilities

Lead the translation of strategic direction into compelling, award-winning copy and campaigns across various mediums, including broadcast, OLV, digital, and owned properties.
Partner seamlessly with an ACD, Art (and cross-functional strategy and account leads) to develop, refine, and elevate impactful and cohesive creative concepts.
Provide clear, inspiring narrative vision for your projects while remaining adaptable and agile to meet client needs and deadlines.
Champion the client's brand voice, tone, and strategic objectives, ensuring all creative output drives measurable business impact and connects authentically with audiences.
Drive the research and ideation phase to inform, inspire, and elevate the agency's creative output.
Craft compelling narratives for presentation decks and confidently lead client pitches, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
Direct campaign asset creation from a narrative perspective, including leading script development, voiceover records, audio mixes, and overseeing edits and post-production.
Collaborate closely with production, technology, and account teams to seamlessly manage the authoring and delivery of online and offline assets.
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous innovation, leading by example through the quality of your work and your approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

8+ years of experience as a copywriter/creative lead within an advertising agency or similar environment, with a proven track record of leading high-profile campaigns.
A stellar portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, strategic problem-solving, and beautifully crafted copy across traditional and digital spaces.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a deep understanding of how to adapt tone and voice for different brands and audiences.
Deep expertise in the latest social media trends, platform-specific copywriting, and emerging digital technologies.
Highly skilled with word processing software, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
A highly collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, successfully directing multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing craft.
A relentless passion for creativity, innovation, and driving real-world outcomes.
Outstanding presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, persuasively, and succinctly to senior-level clients.
A mature, reasoned approach to client and internal feedback, using it collaboratively to push the work further.

Skills

Copywriting
Creative Direction
Brand Storytelling
Strategic Thinking
Client Relationship Management
Presentation Skills
Collaboration
Adaptability
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Creation
Project Management

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

8+ years

Salary/Compensations

$90,000—$140,000 CAD

About the Company

VML 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.
In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions.
VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

Equal Opportunity

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.