Senior Art Director

VML; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

VML is a global creative company blending brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth. A hybrid work model is in place, with office days required. We seek a Senior Art Director with at least 5 years' experience and a strong portfolio to lead design across multiple channels.

You will guide creative teams, contribute to pitches, and ensure concepts meet strategic goals while delivering high‑quality visuals for diverse brands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as professional Senior Art Director in multimedia/advertising/design; strong design portfolio.
• Proficient with design software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Ability to direct creative teams and also produce high‑quality work.
• Strong communication of creative solutions with confidence and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead original designs from concepts and guide teams through completion.
• Set standards with multiple approaches in multivariate/optimization efforts and visual directions.
• Demonstrate mastery of layout, typography, illustration, photography across media.
• Understand strategic business intent and audience goals for projects.
• Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors and Creative Directors for effectiveness.
• Be a team player and contribute to pitches and sales efforts.

Skills

Senior Art Director experience

communication of creative solutions

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

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

• Creates and leads original designs from concepts, able to direct those efforts in others through completion
• Leads and sets standards with multiple approaches in multivariate/optimization efforts and generates original visual directions for non-page based media
• Master of layout, typography, illustration, photography, and sets standards for new creative arenas as they emerge demonstrated expertise with design programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Understands the strategic business intent of specific projects and audience/customer goals.
• Work with Associate Creative Director(s) and Creative Director(s) to ensure maximum effectiveness of various concepts.
• Team player willing to do whatever it takes to make the work better
• Able to support pitches and sales efforts

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as professional Senior Art Director in multimedia agency, advertising agency, or design studio, with extremely strong design portfolio.
• Thorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Ability to not only direct creative teams but physically generate amazing work.
• Proven ability to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarity.
• Strong understanding of information design and the topology of information for the web.
• Full understanding of browser/platform constraints as they affect online design and professional understanding of typography in both print and screen media

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.