Associate Creative Director, Art (Experiential)

<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>Who we are looking for:</strong></p> <p>VML Live is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (Art) to join our creative team. Someone who is a strong leader and collaborator with experiential expertise. An Associate Creative Director for VML Live is responsible for concepting and executing compelling brand experiences and live events across a variety of client projects touching almost every industry. ​</p> <p>In this role, you must work closely with Creative leadership while leading a mix of full-time and freelance, mid-level and junior-level creatives. This position is open to a candidate with an art director background but with the expectation that this person can provide guidance and direction across art and copy.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Concept and collaborate on brand activations, live events and immersive setups that can be executed in markets across the globe</li> <li>Oversee the translation of the client's vision into a roadmap that guides our agency — not only to achieve client goals but also to generate work that is creatively brilliant, measurable and impactful</li> <li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the agency and network to ensure timely deliverables</li> <li>Anticipate team and client needs, project risks and participate in driving resolution</li> <li>Inspire clients and co-workers through strong work, a collaborative spirit and excellent communication</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>A Builder </strong>| Process-oriented innovator with an ability and appetite to create and bring people together. Innate ability to marshal people (team and client) and create gravity around ideas.</li> <li><strong>Open and collaborative&nbsp;</strong>| Our team is close-knit and supportive and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable and encouraging, especially working cross-discipline.</li> <li><strong>Optimistic and resilient&nbsp;</strong>| Dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Provide a balance needed to maintain stamina and positivity.</li> <li><strong>Ego-less&nbsp;</strong>| We all wear the hats that need wearing, it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>A minimum of 5 years of agency experience, preferably at an experiential agency or from within an experiential division</li> <li>A portfolio of work that heavily features experiential and live event projects</li> <li>Demonstrates strong, strategic concepting​</li> <li>Proven track record of delivering a creative project from beginning to end​</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment​</li> <li>A well-rounded understanding of the roles &amp; responsibilities needed to a get a job done​</li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees​</li> <li>Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers, clients, partners and vendors at a variety of levels, across many disciplines​</li> <li>Comfortable working with production partners and fabrication vendors to execute the vision​</li> <li>An eye for design and an ability to translate aesthetic ideas into powerful storytelling</li> <li>At least one hard design skill – graphic design, 3D design, retail design, etc. – required</li> <li>Reliable, highly organized with strong attention to detail​</li> <li>Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills&nbsp;​</li> <li>Willingness to travel for work&nbsp;​</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Passionate, driven people&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.</li> <li><strong>Consciously cultivated culture&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive&nbsp;community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.</li> <li><strong>Competitive benefits</strong>&nbsp;| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.</li> <li><strong>Growth-minded opportunities</strong> | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><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>$75,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$180,000 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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