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About the Role

VML is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art Direction to shape the visual and conceptual direction of high-caliber campaigns, translating strategic insights into compelling designs and art direction. You will elevate the agency's conceptual craft, build client trust, and ensure visual narratives resonate authentically and drive measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction into award-winning visual concepts and campaigns across broadcast, online video, digital, and owned properties.
• Collaborate seamlessly with an Associate Creative Director, Copywriter, and cross-functionally with strategy and account leads to develop, refine, and elevate cohesive creative concepts.
• Lead the creation of visual elements by overseeing art direction, design, photography, illustration, and video shoots.
• Champion client voice, tone, and strategic objectives, ensuring all creative drives measurable business impact and resonates authentically with audiences.
• Partner closely with production, technology, and consulting teams to fluidly manage the creation and delivery of online and offline assets.
• Confidently present visual narratives and design concepts during client presentations and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous innovation by leading by example through work quality and problem-solving approach.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as an Art Director/Creative Lead in an agency or similar environment with a proven track record of directing high-caliber campaigns.
• An exceptional portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, strategic problem-solving, and beautiful copy across traditional and digital platforms.
• Deep expertise in visual storytelling, design principles, typography, and adapting visual systems for different brands and audiences.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and a strong understanding of emerging digital technologies and social media trends.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively to senior clients.
• A mature and reasoned approach to internal and client feedback, leveraging it collaboratively to advance the work.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.

Skills

• Strategic and curious problem-solving mindset to find innovative visual solutions to complex challenges.
• Fostering a highly collaborative and inclusive environment, leading with empathy and a user-centric perspective to bring out the best in the team and cross-functional partners.
• Thriving in ambiguity and championing bold, brave ideas, taking ownership of the creative process to push boundaries and deliver exceptional work.

Location

• Kansas City
• New York
• Detroit
• London
• São Paulo
• Shanghai
• Singapore
• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years

About the Company

• VML, a WPP company, is a creative company that combines brand experience with commerce to create connected brands that drive growth.
• VML is recognized for its innovative and award-winning work that puts people first for its world-class 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 service providers for marketing and creative content, commerce services, global digital experience services, global marketing services, and most recently, marketing measurement and optimization services.
• Additionally, VML's specialized network, VML Health, is one of the largest and most awarded life sciences agencies in the world.
• VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented individuals in over 55 countries.
• WPP is the trusted partner for the world's most recognized brands.
• We pair leading media intelligence and data solutions with world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and strategic expertise across our companies, all powered by our exceptional talent and our agency marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, seize new opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.
• For more information, visit WPP.com.

Equal Opportunity

• At VML, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, challenging work environment that also allows for career advancement.
• Our Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging initiatives, along with the VML Foundation, reflect our determination to give back to our neighbors and make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.
• Our people are the heart of our organization.
• They are creators, doers, innovators, builders, or thinkers who not only drive marketing but also experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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