Art Director

twentysix; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 16 000 - 22 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Meal Allowance

Hybrid Work Model

Competitive Compensation: 1400–2000€

Resumo da oferta

VML is seeking a junior–mid Art Director to join the Microsoft EMEA Creative Services Program, translating briefs into compelling visuals and delivering on-brand, production-ready assets across campaigns, content, and experiences.

You will collaborate with Designers, Copywriters and Project Teams in a hybrid setup, with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Experience with brand guidelines and motion design is a plus.

Qualificações

• Portfolio demonstrating design craft and art direction.
• Ability to translate briefs into engaging visuals.
• Experience with brand guidelines or design systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Understanding of digital formats and motion principles.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to creative ideation and develop concepts aligned with briefs.
• Translate briefs into clear layouts, visual systems, and assets.
• Deliver high-quality design across digital, social, and event assets.
• Ensure outputs are on-brand and accessible per Microsoft guidelines.
• Support adaptation of global concepts for local markets while maintaining consistency.
• Review and refine designs for clarity and brand alignment.
• Collaborate with Designers, Copywriters and Project Teams to deliver integrated work.

Conhecimentos

Portfolio

Brief interpretation

Brand guidelines

AI tools

Attention to detail

Agile collaboration

Digital formats & motion

Ferramentas

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Motion design

3D illustration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About the role

We are looking for a junior–mid Art Director to join the Microsoft EMEA Creative Services Program, supporting the creation of high-quality, scalable creative across campaigns, content, and experiences.

This role combines art direction skills with strong design execution, with a strong focus on turning business-driven briefs into compelling creative solutions, ensuring all outputs are visually compelling, consistent, and fully aligned with Microsoft brand guidelines and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to creative ideation, developing concepts and visual approaches that respond to strategic and business briefs

• Translate creative briefs into clear layouts, visual systems, and production-ready assets

• Deliver high-quality design and visual execution across digital, social, and event assets

• Ensure all outputs are on-brand, consistent, and compliant with Microsoft guidelines and accessibility standards

• Support adaptation of global concepts for local markets while maintaining consistency

• Review and refine designs to ensure clarity, quality, and brand alignment

• Collaborate closely with Designers, Copywriters, and Project Teams to deliver integrated work

Skills & experience

• Strong portfolio showing design craft and foundational art direction skills

• Ability to interpret business briefs and translate them into engaging creative solutions

• Experience working within established brand guidelines or design systems

• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

• Understanding of digital formats, layout, and motion principles

• High attention to detail and ability to work in structured, process-driven environments

• Proficiency in Generative AI Tools, interest in emerging technologies

• Bonus: proficiency in motion design, illustration or 3D

Profile

• Creative thinker and hands-on designer

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused

• Comfortable working within clear guidelines and frameworks

• Collaborative and comfortable working in agile, multi-market environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: A salary of 1400-2000€ gross monthly, paid across 14 monthly payments.

• Meal Allowance

• Hybrid Work Model

• Human-First Culture: A highly collaborative, creative, and inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice is valued.

• Global Impact: The opportunity to work alongside global talents and create meaningful work for some of the world's most exciting brands.

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.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit VML.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.