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About the Role

VML is seeking a Creative Director (Art) with a focus on social media to steer the creative vision for social content. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sensibility, a curiosity for breaking conventional standards, and experience shooting and editing content. You will lead and mentor a team, collaborate with strategists and community managers, and work with clients who value timely, on-trend brand delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead the visual direction and execution of social-first campaigns across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and emerging channels.
Oversee team of creatives on organic social evergreen and campaign-driven social.
Develop creative concepts and visual strategies for social media campaigns across various platforms.
Concept bold, engaging ideas that drive conversation and cultural relevance for clients.
Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social media and digital marketing.
Regularly connect with clients to build trust in our thought leadership and ideas.
Present work articulating the “why” behind the creative.
Collaborate with creative leads, copywriters, strategists, producers, and social managers to bring ideas to life.
Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends and creative best practices in the social landscape.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in an agency setting with a focus on social media campaigns.
Strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts and visual executions for social media platforms.
Deep knowledge of social platforms and what types of visuals perform well on each.
Excellent understanding of social media platforms, their respective audiences and best practices.
Experience working in or with influencer campaigns, UGC, or creator-led content.
Understanding of paid vs. organic social strategies.
Highly collaborative, ego-free and comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Passionate about culture, design, branding and how they intersect in the social space.
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Figma, After Effects or similar motion tools a big plus.
Sincere interest in any pop-culture hyper fixation is welcome – sports (soccer/tennis/basketball/football), digital gaming, music, literature, reality tv, film.
Bilingual or familiarity with Spanish language is a plus.

Skills

Social media campaigns
Creative concepts
Visual executions
Social platforms
Influencer campaigns
UGC
Creator-led content
Paid vs. organic social strategies
Collaboration
Feedback
Working under tight deadlines
Managing multiple projects
Communication
Presentation
Culture
Design
Branding
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Figma
After Effects
Motion tools
Spanish language

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years’ experience

Benefits

Group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
Variety of paid time off offerings

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.