Art Director

VML; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading creative agency as an Art Director in New York, where you'll deliver innovative concepts and designs. Collaborate with teams to meet client goals while enjoying a culture of growth and inclusivity. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in the advertising industry.
• Portfolio with successfully launched client projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate concepts applying brand awareness.
• Design comps, graphic elements, and final deliverables.
• Collaborate with Account Services to understand client goals.

Skills

Communication

Design

Concepting

Layout

Typography

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Who We Are

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.

Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who We Are Looking For

VML is seeking a conceptually-driven Art Director in our New York office. The 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

1. Create and communicate concepts by applying brand level awareness as well as campaign tactics.
2. Apply consistency and continuity of brand across a variety of deliverables in the design and layout of various client projects.
3. Offer strategic and innovative solutions, contribute to client meetings, and present creative work.
4. Design comps, graphic elements, and final deliverables.
5. Secure approval for all work from the ACD or CD for specific assignments.
6. Partner with Copywriter for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including concepting, execution, referencing, and annotating of final deliverables.
7. Collaborate with Account Services to understand client goals, strategy, and feedback.
8. Contribute concepts/ideas to new business pitches, pro-bono, and in-house projects.
9. Present creative in internal meetings.
10. Participate in client meetings, presentations, and other client contact as necessary.

What You'll Need

1. Minimum 1-2 years' experience in the advertising industry.
2. Portfolio with successfully launched client projects.
3. Demonstrated design, concepting, layout ability, and typographic skills.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant graphic design tools.
6. Business acumen, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to assess photography.
7. Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
8. Ability to establish a vision for photography to be used in creative concepts.

What We Offer

Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody behaviors that build an inclusive community, fostering positivity and active listening, while empowering creative bravery.

Competitive benefits | Full-time hires receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, a 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar up to 5%), and paid time off.

Growth-minded opportunities | We promote a culture of feedback, growth, and training to support your personal and professional development.

The base salary range for this position is $45,000—$90,000 USD, with individual compensation varying based on experience, location, and qualifications.

Our hybrid work model involves teams in the office approximately four days a week. Flexibility and accommodations can be discussed during the interview process.

VML is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed.