Associate Creative 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>Who We Are Looking For<br><br></strong>VML is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy to join our world class creative team: A next-level conceptual thinker and writer who knows all when it comes to creating work that demands attention across all platforms. You’ll partner with a Senior Art Director. Client relationship and presentation skills are expected.<br><br>We’re looking for someone who can do the job, and then surprise us with something we’ve never thought of. A one-two punch of confidence and inspiration. Someone who possesses a talent for transforming great ideas into award-winning creative and has a passion for visual storytelling. We are looking for a creative who enjoys selling their ideas as much as they love crafting them.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Innovate | Create interactive concepts and campaigns. Develop keen concepts that exceed client objectives and expectations while engaging others.</li> <li>Translate | Capture brand voice in interactive marketing materials including site copy, emails and banner ads. Be the voice for your team.</li> <li>Craft | Manage several projects/campaigns at a time. Oversee conception and writing all forms of online advertising, social marketing, and email.</li> <li>Collaborate | Partner with the art directors for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the conception and execution of final deliverables.</li> <li>Concept | Concept big ideas and innovative tactics that can span a range of platforms, including digital, mobile, social, CRM, and broadcast. <br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are<br><br></strong></p> <ul> <li>A Builder | Builds relationships as a trustworthy and essential team lead, and across relevant markets, regions, and businesses; easily recognized and trusted within the agency.</li> <li>Curious | Continuously re-imagines how to partner with clients to build better futures for their business; pro-actively seeks out new opportunities and lateral ideas to solve clients’ biggest business issues.</li> <li>Creatively Brave | Passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge to identify and nurture the best ideas. Adapts to solve clients’ challenges.</li> <li>Visionary | Energizes and inspires creative team by communicating a compelling client vision, playing a part in the development of team members. <br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Need<br><br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Portfolio with successfully launched client projects on broadcast work, social, and everything in between.</li> <li>Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.</li> <li>Practiced time management skills and a strong work ethic.</li> </ul><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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