Creative Director-Digital Experience/Product (Hudson Rouge)

Wunderman Thompson (DBA VML); New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a luxury boutique marketing agency seeking a Creative Director for Digital Experience/Product. This role is pivotal in crafting exceptional creative solutions that reflect the agency's brand ethos while fostering strong client relationships. You will leverage your graphic design expertise and digital product design knowledge to create compelling user experiences. Collaborate with a talented team, drive innovative ideas, and maintain high standards of quality. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration, while also offering growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401k Match up to 5%

Generous Paid Time Off

Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Expertise in graphic design fundamentals and digital product design best practices.
• Strong documentation skills and understanding of UX writing and content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding creative solutions that represent agency brands.
• Design compelling experiences and define functional requirements for development.

Skills

Graphic Design

Digital Product Design

User Journey Mapping

UX Writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Suite

Prototyping Tools

Job description

WHO IS HUDSON ROUGE?

Hudson Rouge (a VML company) is a luxury boutique marketing and communications agency specializing in luxury brands. We are the exclusive agency of record for Lincoln Automotive across all channels. Our services include brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production, and analytics, delivering exquisitely crafted creativity. We are a small, globally distributed team with offices in New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, and Mexico City. We value each other and our clients, and pride ourselves on doing the unusual. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about their work and growth, committed to high levels of craft and concept.

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Creative Director - Digital Experience/Product.

This role involves delivering outstanding creative solutions that effectively represent our agency's brands in the marketplace, and maintaining strong, mutually profitable client relationships.

What you'll do:

• Exhibit excellent graphic design skills with strong fundamentals in typography, photography, color, and composition.
• Have extensive experience with digital product design best practices, including agile methodologies, technical development, emerging web technologies, accessibility, and user journey mapping.
• Be comfortable presenting work publicly, debating solutions, and defending design choices.
• Design compelling experiences and define functional requirements for development.
• Work conceptually with an integrated team, understanding how various channels can complement platform experiences.
• Ensure the quality of work aligns with agency and client expectations.
• Collaborate respectfully across departments.
• Contribute to new business development, ideas, and pitches.
• Guide and directly contribute to designing experiences.
• Maintain and uphold company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned with flexibility and agility.

Who you are:

• Expertise in industry-standard software/tools (Figma, Sketch, design systems, libraries) related to website platforms.
• Familiarity with video and photo editing programs (Adobe).
• Some knowledge of common coding languages.
• Experience with prototyping tools (Principle, Framer, Figma, Protopie).
• Strong documentation skills and understanding of UX writing and content strategy.
• An outstanding portfolio demonstrating conceptual ability and experience with high-end digital production for luxury brands.
• A collaborative mindset suited for small teams.

What you'll need:

• Experience with automobile or luxury/premium brands is preferred but not required.
• A discerning eye to visually bring luxury brands to life.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform the role's responsibilities.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment (onsite in NY 3 days/week and offsite).
• Experience with mobile app design is a plus but not necessary.

What we offer (All NA roles except Canada):

• Passionate, driven people: We foster a culture of extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture: An inclusive environment emphasizing positivity, active listening, and creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401k match up to 5%, and generous paid time off.
• Growth opportunities: Feedback-rich, growth-oriented culture with training through Wunderman Thompson and WPP.

VML is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, age, or other protected characteristics.

The salary range for this position is $100,000—$230,000 USD, dependent on experience, location, and responsibilities. We offer a competitive benefits package. For details, see WPP Benefits.

We promote a hybrid work model, with teams in the office about four days a week. Accommodations and flexibility are available upon discussion during interviews.

WPP (Hudson Rouge) is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a respectful, inclusive culture. For more information, visit our website and follow us on social channels.

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