Associate Creative Director, Art — Hybrid Campaigns

VML; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

VML in New York City seeks an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead design for large global clients on the creative commerce team. You will translate full-funnel ambitions into compelling campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a WPP Unite environment.

This role requires a minimum of seven years in design and a standout portfolio. You’ll work in a hybrid model from NYC, guiding projects from concept to delivery with mentorship and executive presentation responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience: minimum 7 years of design experience in an agency or design environment.
• Portfolio: online portfolio showing unmissable, strategic creative work with emphasis on design.
• Industry knowledge: strong understanding of CPG shopper marketing and omnichannel retail.
• Leadership: demonstrated team leadership and ability to mentor creative talent.
• Strategic acumen: experience in creative strategy.
• Presentation skills: proven ability to present work to decision-makers.
• Problem-solving: solutions-oriented mindset to deliver results amid ambiguity and use of AI.

Responsibilities

• Concept and collaborate on creative commerce activation ideas across North America.
• Provide expert POV on design elements like messaging hierarchy, typography, layout, color.
• Develop exploratory concept boards using diverse insights to inspire pitches.
• Adapt brand platform ideas into commerce toolkits for retailers.
• Champion a social-first approach to ensure campaigns resonate widely.
• Mentor and guide creative team members as a visionary leader.
• Articulate big ideas in client pitches and refine under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Anticipate team and client needs and drive risk resolution.

Skills

Design leadership

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Mentorship

AI usage

Job description

VML in New York City seeks an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead design for large global clients on the creative commerce team. You will translate full-funnel ambitions into compelling campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a WPP Unite environment.

This role requires a minimum of seven years in design and a standout portfolio. You’ll work in a hybrid model from NYC, guiding projects from concept to delivery with mentorship and executive presentation responsibility.