Job Description
Who We Are: At VML, Human First is our guiding creative philosophy: we create value for people first, knowing this drives authentic and sustainable brand impact. We are a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
We connect Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce to craft unified, emotionally resonant consumer journeys.
Our 26,000 people across 50-plus markets are the heart of our company. Their perspectives, local expertise, and cultural insights drive creativity and innovation, making talent our most critical competitive advantage.
Who we are looking for: VML is seeking an Associate Creative Director for our Los Angeles office. You are a next-level conceptual thinker and visual storyteller. You will work closely with a diverse cross-discipline team to create engaging and memorable 360 campaigns across all channels. As an ACD you have a strong working knowledge of brand and product development, traditional, digital, social, production and an overall knowledge of creative processes. You are constantly curious and seek innovative ways to apply your knowledge, pushing against the norms of traditional messaging and marketing. You inspire others to exceed expectations and strive to continually evolve and grow the brand/product's look, feel and personality.
What you'll do: - Big idea thinking | Divergent thinking that leads to the creation of unique experiences across all existing and new channels that reach a particular audience.
- Create | Generate highly effective creative concepts and provide exceptional art direction.
- Collaborate | Partner with the ACD Copy for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the concepting and execution of final deliverables.
- Client Facing | Regularly connects with the clients to create a partnership -- building trust in our thought leadership and ideas.
Who you are: - A Builder | Entrepreneurial attitude. Ability and appetite to create and bring people together. Possess an Innate knack to marshal people and create gravity around ideas.
- Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns - you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable with ambiguity and encourage collaboration.
- Ambitious | Continuously re-imagines how to partner with clients to build better futures for their business; pro-actively seeks out new opportunities and lateral ideas to solve clients' biggest business issues. You know what you like, what you're after and how to navigate any scenario that comes your way.
- Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it's a mentality that makes the team successful.
What you'll need: - Minimum 7 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.
- A portfolio showcasing creative concepts, visual executions and creative campaign work on integrated campaigns that include broadcast, digital, social and everything in between.
- Strong knowledge of art direction, production and creative development-from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
- 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.
- Automotive 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) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), 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.
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.
$75,000-$180,000 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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