Senior Art Director — Hybrid, Global Campaigns

VML South Africa; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VML is seeking an Intermediate Art Director to develop creative concepts and visual executions across integrated campaigns and digital experiences. You will translate strategy into compelling work, collaborate with production partners, and ensure on-brand, on-brief delivery.

Balance hands-on design with ideation and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining accessibility standards. The role operates in a hybrid setting, with office presence four days a week.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of professional experience in art direction or visual design within an agency or in-house creative team.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus
• Strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven work, integrated campaigns, and digital-first design.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, composition, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and defending creative decisions with data and insight.
• Understanding of production processes: digital specs, print/prepress, motion/video deliverables.
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines (e.g., colour contrast, legibility) and best practices for various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Art direction for campaigns and projects from concept through delivery across digital, social, video, print, experiential, and OOH.
• Develop visual concepts, mood boards, storyboards, and style frames that align with brand strategy and messaging.
• Ensure consistency and quality against brand standards.
• Present work to stakeholders, articulate rationale, and incorporate feedback.
• Quality-check design deliverables, ensuring accuracy in layout, typography, colour, and production specs.
• Participate in pre-production, shoots, and post-production reviews.
• Partner with copywriters to craft cohesive narratives; collaborate with marketing, product, and UX teams to align creative with business goals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Apply accessibility and inclusivity standards in visual design across platforms.

Skills

Art direction

Visual design

Typography

Presenting to stakeholders

Spanish-speaking

Job description

VML is seeking an Intermediate Art Director to develop creative concepts and visual executions across integrated campaigns and digital experiences. You will translate strategy into compelling work, collaborate with production partners, and ensure on-brand, on-brief delivery.

Balance hands-on design with ideation and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining accessibility standards. The role operates in a hybrid setting, with office presence four days a week.