Associate Creative Director (Art) — Social Campaigns Lead

Wunderman Thompson; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Four days in-office per week

Job summary

VML in New York is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead social-first campaigns from concept through execution. You will mentor designers and art directors, collaborating with copy and strategy to deliver work that’s on brand, on trend, and on time.

You’ll drive social concepts for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, while staying ahead of platform shifts and industry trends. The role is hybrid with four-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in an agency setting focused on social campaigns.
• Strong portfolio of social media concepts and visuals.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms and audiences.
• Experience with influencer campaigns, UGC, or creator content.
• Understanding of paid vs organic social strategies.
• Highly collaborative and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Passionate about culture, design, branding in social.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of Figma/After Effects is a plus.
• CPG experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual direction for social-first campaigns across platforms.
• Oversee team of creatives on organic social content.
• Develop concepts and visual strategies for campaigns.
• Create bold ideas driving conversation and culture.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices.
• Regularly present work to clients and articulate the why.
• Collaborate with leads, copywriters, strategists, producers, and social managers.
• Stay ahead of platform shifts and language trends.

Skills

Social media campaigns

Portfolio

Platform knowledge

Influencer/UGC

Paid vs organic

Collaboration

Deadline management

Communication skills

Brand design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma/AfterEffects

CPG experience

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

After Effects

Job description

VML in New York is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead social-first campaigns from concept through execution. You will mentor designers and art directors, collaborating with copy and strategy to deliver work that’s on brand, on trend, and on time.

You’ll drive social concepts for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, while staying ahead of platform shifts and industry trends. The role is hybrid with four-office days per week.