Senior Art Director

About VML

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 human first, award-winning work for blue chip 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 Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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Role Overview

VML is seeking a highly conceptual Senior Art Director to join our multicultural advertising team for a major QSR client. The ideal candidate is an ambitious and proactive creative professional with a proven ability to generate compelling ideas that resonate with modern consumers. You are a strategic thinker who is immersed in culture and social trends, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and driven to produce award-winning work.

Core Responsibilities

• Conceptual Development: Drive the ideation process, transforming creative briefs into a high volume of innovative and actionable concepts.
• Visual Execution: Collaborate with creative leadership to define and execute the visual language for campaigns across a variety of channels, including TV, social media (Instagram, TikTok), and other digital platforms.
• Team Collaboration: Partner effectively with copywriters, strategists, and account leads to ensure creative output is strategically aligned and cohesive. Provide mentorship and constructive guidance to junior creative team members.
• Craft & Quality: Uphold the highest standards of art direction and design, ensuring all creative work is impeccably executed and aligns with brand objectives.
• Cultural & Trend Analysis: Maintain a deep understanding of the current social and cultural landscape, applying relevant insights to ensure creative work is timely and impactful.

Key Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional conceptual thinking and design excellence across integrated campaigns, with demonstrated work in TV and social media.
• Highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead creative projects and mentor junior talent.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) category, on-set production, or with AI-powered creative tools.

 

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.

_$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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