VML

Senior Art Director

VML$70K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in advertising agency or related field
  • Strong portfolio of award-winning creative work
  • Professional demeanor in client interactions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with current social trends and technologies
  • Strong time management skills and a solid work ethic
  • Ambitious and determined with a focus on quality work
  • Experience with consumer packaged goods (CPG) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Concept, design, and execute bold campaigns for diverse clients.
  • Challenge norms and embrace innovative approaches.
  • Generate fresh ideas for every project and discussion.
  • Collaborate across departments and with clients to enhance outcomes.
  • Expand personal skills and client relationships while elevating project quality.
  • Lead projects and client meetings with enthusiasm and efficiency.
  • Engage audiences effectively in presentations and campaign launches.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and passionate work environment.
  • Culture that promotes inclusivity and creative bravery.
  • Comprehensive health coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off policies that promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth through training.
Full Job Description
Who We Are Looking ForVML is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our world class creative team based here in Chicago. The Senior Art Director will have a knack for delivering fresh thinking to your ideas and designs. You feel at home in a fast-paced agency setting. You are passionate about creative but flexible enough to meet client goals. If this describes you, we look forward to seeing how you can take our team to the next level.

What You'll Do
  • Concept, design, and execute campaigns for ambitious clients.
  • Embrace the unknown and challenge conventions. If it's been done, it's not good enough.
  • Be a source of new ideas for every brief, tactic, execution and conversation.
  • Collaborate with your partner, clients, strategy, account and experts from our global network.
  • Broaden your experiences and skill sets while elevating the work you're on and expanding client relationships.
  • Own your projects, client meetings and productions. Lead by example, with the right blend of positivity and productivity.
  • Know how to capture the attention of your audience, from client presentations to campaign launches.

What You'll Need
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in advertising agency, inhouse creative group or related field.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing award winning creative work + successfully launched omni channel client projects in digital, broadcast social, and everything in between.
  • Professionalism with clients and internal team.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
  • Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
  • Stay current with latest social trends and technology and implement as appropriate.
  • Strong time management skills and solid work ethic.
  • Ambitious personality with the determination to do great work and the expertise of your craft to get it done.
  • CPG experience a plus.


What We Offer
    • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
    • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
    • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
    • Growth-minded opportunities | 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.


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.

About VML

VML is a global marketing and advertising agency. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. VML provides a wide range of services including brand strategy, creative design, social media, and e-commerce. The company has worked with several high-profile clients including Ford, PepsiCo, and Wendy's. VML has won numerous awards for its innovative marketing campaigns and has been recognized as one of the top advertising agencies in the world.
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