Senior Creative Director

Wpp Group; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VML, part of WPP, is seeking an Associate Creative Director in Jakarta to lead brainstorms, shape creative strategy, and mentor a high-performing team. The role requires a strong background in digital campaigns, storytelling, and brand building, with exceptional presentation skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

The position offers a hybrid working model with four days in the office, collaborating with production partners to deliver high-impact campaigns for top clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Advertising / Media / Art / Design / Creative Multimedia or equivalent.
• At least two years experience as Associate Creative Director, preferably, but not exclusively, with some digital background.
• An art or copy-based good storyteller with a sound ideation and conceptual skills.
• Have experience in producing big scale digital campaigns.
• Have knowledge and experience of brand building.
• Able to solve problem and think strategically.
• Achievements in prestigious advertising awards is a bonus.
• Highly proficient in using Keynote for presentations.
• Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to to present in both Bahasa and English.
• Advocates unorthodox thinking, with no fear of innovation.
• Has a strong knowledge of interaction Design, technology, usability and experience design.
• Have a compelling portfolio of distinctive work that spans product/service design and storytelling.
• Be able to Inspire and Motivate your creative team : You'll galvanize them to execute large-scale, cross-channel projects that are creatively brilliant and strategically on point, on time and on budget

Responsibilities

• Lead brainstorm sessions with digital specialists to craft next-level campaigns.
• Select strongest copy and uphold overall quality of creative work.
• Collaborate with production house to improve production quality.
• Manage workload within the team and ensure optimal working conditions.
• Track latest trends in digital marketing, digital advertising, and technology.
• Engage in high-level face-to-face client interaction and provide thought leadership.
• Mentor and nurture the team to reach potential.
• Identify and hire potential team members.
• Oversee creative strategy and general direction of client work.
• Serve as department leader and drive team growth.
• Manage client relationships and deepen knowledge of interactive marketing.

Skills

Storytelling

Ideation

Brand building

Presentation skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Digital campaigns

Creative leadership

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising / Media / Art / Design / Creative Multimedia or equivalent

Tools

Keynote

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world's leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. 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.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

What you'll do:

• Lead and direct brainstorm session that consist of different digital specialist to create next level solution or campaign idea for clients.


• Ability to pick the stongest copywriting and maintain accountability for overall quality of creative work


• Work closely with production house to push the quality of the production.


• Manage workload inside the team and make sure everyone have the best working condition.


• Understand the latest trend in digital marketing, digital advertising, and technology


• Have high level of face to face client interaction - providing thought leadership impacting client's way of doing business on an ongoing basis


• Mentor and nuture the team to reach their potential.


• Find and hire potential team member.


• Manage the creative strategy and general direction of client work


• Serve as the department leader and ensure the continued growth of the team


• Manage client relationship and work to deepen their knowledge of interactive marketing

Who you are:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree of Advertising / Media / Art / Design / Creative Multimedia or equivalent.


• At least two years experience as Associate Creative Director, preferably, but not exclusively, with some digital background


• An art or copy-based good storyteller with a sound ideation and conceptual skills


• Have experience in producing big scale digital campaigns


• Have knowledge and experience of brand building


• Able to solve problem and think strategically


• Achievements in prestigious advertising awards is a bonus


• Highly proficient in using Keynote for presentations


• Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to to present in both Bahasa and English


• Advocates unorthodox thinking, with no fear of innovation


• Has a strong knowledge of interaction Design, technology, usability and experience design


• Have a compelling portfolio of distinctive work that spans product/service design and storytelling


• Be able to Inspire and Motivate your creative team : You'll galvanize them to execute large-scale, cross-channel projects that are creatively brilliant and strategically on point, on time and on budget

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.