Creative Director, Art

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Wunderman Thompson Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Creative Director with a strong background in art direction to lead high-profile projects and join our world-class creative team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for cultivating and driving great work, ensuring talent is engaged, and work stays sharp.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and lead a team of creative innovators, overseeing art directors, writers, and designers, and acting as a mentor to help develop their growth.
  • Drive, develop, and deliver presentations, and, when appropriate, take over meetings and influence their outcomes.
  • Anticipate team and client needs and project risks, participate in driving resolution, and inspire clients and co-workers through good work, good spirit, and excellent communication.
  • Conceptualize new solutions for a digital world, serve as the creative leader, partner with account director to ensure the health of the account and account growth, and act as a mitigated risk-taker with an insatiable appetite for improvement and creating opportunities.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 9 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.
  • Portfolio featuring a wide range of award-worthy creative work that displays mastery of your craft.
  • A strong working knowledge of visual design, art direction, and the creative process.
  • Proven conceptual and campaign experience, demonstrated success working on integrated campaigns that include broadcast, digital, social, and everything in between.
  • Solid understanding of creative development, from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
  • Strong ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term need, timelines, budgets, and availabilities.
  • Well-versed in the scriptwriting process and in crafting contributions to both short and long-form content.
  • Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
  • Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
  • Practiced time management skills and a strong work ethic.
About Us

VML is a WPP Agency, and we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider 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 offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous 401k match, group health coverage options, and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.

We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.



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