Senior Art Director

Who We Are Looking For

VML is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our world class creative team based here in Chicago. The Senior Art Director will have a knack for delivering fresh thinking to your ideas and designs. You feel at home in a fast-paced agency setting. You are passionate about creative but flexible enough to meet client goals. If this describes you, we look forward to seeing how you can take our team to the next level.

Human Requirements: 

We look for a certain kind of Creative at VML. We want storytellers who can craft a compelling narrative in a deck, in a meeting and in the work itself. We want people who are fascinated by human behavior. Who dig deep for insights. Who are curious by nature and never stop asking questions. We want problem solvers, because that's what we do every single day. We want people who aren't easily discouraged. Who get excited by challenges and ever-changing conditions. Who look at the world a little bit differently. Who break out of their algorithms - and know way too much about "insert topic here."  

Job Summary 

A Senior Art Director at VML is responsible for ideation of brand campaigns, proactively pushing creative boundaries, fulfilling all design needs, and mentoring junior Creatives. A Senior Art Director manages the weekly workflow, potentially across multiple brands, and is a key contributor on larger projects. 

What You’ll Do

• Concept, design, and execute campaigns for ambitious clients.
• Embrace the unknown and challenge conventions. If it’s been done, it’s not good enough.
• Be a source of new ideas for every brief, tactic, execution and conversation.
• Collaborate with your partner, clients, strategy, account and experts from our global network.
• Broaden your experiences and skill sets while elevating the work you’re on and expanding client relationships.
• Own your projects, client meetings and productions. Lead by example, with the right blend of positivity and productivity.
• Know how to capture the attention of your audience, from client presentations to campaign launches.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Minimum 4 years of experience in advertising agency, inhouse creative group or related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing award winning creative work + successfully launched omni channel client projects in digital, broadcast social, and everything in between.
• Professionalism with clients and internal team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
• Stay current with latest social trends and technology and implement as appropriate.
• Strong time management skills and solid work ethic.
• Ambitious personality with the determination to do great work and the expertise of your craft to get it done.
• CPG experience a plus.

What We Offer

• • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | 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.