Associate Creative Director

Associate Creative Director (Visual/Art)Associate Creative Director (Visual/Art)VML Department: Creative Last Updated: 8/18/2025Requisition ID: 11480Who 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 combined 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. The Associate Creative Director (Visual/Art) articulates and champions the key values underpinning the strategic and creative execution of client accounts. He/She is the consummate professional, a strong communicator, and has a deep understanding of design trends, marketing principals, cultural issues, technologies and opportunities in online communication. This role reports to the Chief Creative Officer. What you'll do In charge of creating creative ideas, campaigns and executions that question the status quo - big bold ideas is what we look for Supports the Chief Creative Officer in setting the company vision for creative excellence and collaborative engagement with clients and internal project teams Credibly challenge assumptions and thinking to ensure best possible creative solutions Develop alternative and out of the box ideas to briefs/issues Ensure quality creative output by maintaining and enhancing creative standards and processes Oversee and support the team through all stages of design and development, lead, guide and motivate till end delivery Plays a lead role in the agency's relationship with clients, including presentation of creative strategies and proposals, convince and inspire clients Able to support pitches and sales efforts Demonstrates deep understanding of design trends, marketing principals, cultural issues, technologies and opportunities in online communication Constantly updating creative credentials and lead award submission. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through ourRecruitment Privacy Policy . California residents should read ourCalifornia Recruitment Privacy Notice . This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. Apply for this job *indicates a required field First Name *Last Name *Preferred First Name *Email *Phone Location (City) *Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website / Link to portfolio Website Password (if applicable)How did you hear about us? * Select... What is your desired salary? *If applicable, what is your notice period? *Are you authorized to work in the country where this job is located? * Select... Will you in the future require employer sponsorship to work where this job is located? * Select... Are you currently a WPP employee? * Select... If you are currently a WPP employee, what brand are you affiliated with?Have you worked for a WPP agency in the past 10 years? * Select... When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy . California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice . This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. #J-18808-Ljbffr