Art Director

Who 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.

Who we are looking for:

Swift is seeking an Art Director with strong design skills, a strong creative mindset and proven background to join our world class creative team. As an Art Director, you craft big ideas and then push them relentlessly to fruition, inspiring all around you with your speed, grit and obsessive attention to detail. You'll partner with a Copywriter but are able to fly solo when needed, owning projects with ease. Client relationship and presentation skills are expected.

We're looking for someone with both 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.

What you'll do:

• Art Direction Provide art direction and design support for projects across all media channels.
• Concept Concept big ideas and innovative tactics that can span a range of platforms, including digital, mobile, social, and broadcast.
• Communicate Capture brand tone in marketing materials from conception to execution of final deliverables.
• Craft Juggle projects and brands simultaneously. Conceptualize new campaign ideas and tactics based on the established visual tone and aesthetic of the brand.
• Collaborate Partner with the copywriters for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the conception and execution of final deliverables.

Who you are:

• Open and collaborative Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns. You collaborate and partner with the copywriter to ensure that both the copy and visuals are in perfect sync to make the concept as powerful, vivid and compelling as possible.
• Optimistic and resilient You are not afraid to dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Embrace challenges and inspire new ways of thinking. Adapts to solve clients' challenges.
• Curiosity You have a breadth of cultural reference points. You love everything digital and social.
• Passion You are fearlessly, boundlessly creative and relentlessly attentive to detail. You have a drive to break boundaries and craft the best ideas of their kind.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in advertising
• Minimum 2 years in a Jr. AD role or higher in advertising
• Portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns that include digital / social / emerging media
• Hands-on Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, PPT and Google Presentation skills, and InDesign skills

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) 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.
• 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.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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 WPP Benefits for more details.

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$50,000-$90,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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