Art Director

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <p>Art Director</p> <p><strong>Could this be you?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Art Director provides outstanding creative solutions that represent our Agency’s brands effectively in the marketplace. Contributes to the maintenance and growth of a strong, mutually profitable client/agency relationship.</p> <p><strong>In this role you will…</strong></p> <ul> <li>Originate fresh, innovative creative ideas in a timely manner at all budget levels.</li> <li>Translate ideas across various media (TV, Digital, Print, Experiential, Branded Content, Social).&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure the quality of work produced is in line with agency and client expectations.</li> <li>Work with all departments in a collaborative, mutually respectful manner.</li> <li>Work on new business development.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently present pitches.</li> <li>Maintain and support all company standards.</li> <li>Be nimble and flexible, performing other related duties and projects as assigned.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>You have…&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>An outstanding portfolio that showcases highly conceptual abilities, along with an awareness of high-end production experience necessary for luxury brands.</li> <li>The desire and ability to work collaboratively with a small team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with automobile or luxury/premium brands is preferred, but not necessary.&nbsp;</li> <li>Video content experience is preferred&nbsp;</li> <li>A great sense of current culture, and knowledge of, and passion for, the social space.</li> <li>A discerning eye, and excellent design skills, to be able to bring luxury brands to life in a compelling and visually unique manner.</li> <li>A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.</li> <li>The physical and mental requirements to meet the above listed job responsibilities.</li> <li>We work on-site in our NY office @3WTC 3-4 days a week &amp; work remotely the other 1-2 days</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits </a>for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$45,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$90,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). 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