Creative Director, Art (CPG)

VML • New York, NY

11h • $100,000 - $230,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VML is seeking a Creative Director to join our world class creative team. This role is for a next-level conceptual thinker and artist who knows all when it comes to creating work that demands attention across all digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to work and lead, owning an array of client projects, with excellent client relationship and presentation skills expected. 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 leader who enjoys selling their ideas as much as they love crafting them.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.
• Portfolio featuring a wide range of award-worthy creative work that displays mastery of your craft.
• A strong working knowledge of visual design, art direction and the creative process.
• Proven conceptual and campaign experience; demonstrated success working on integrated campaigns that include broadcast, digital, social and everything in between.
• Solid understanding of creative development—from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
• Strong ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term need.
• Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
• Practiced time management skills and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• CPG experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create | Ideate constantly and be passionate about bringing innovative ideas to every brief, tactic, execution, and conversation.
• Capture brand voice in interactive marketing materials from conception to execution of final deliverables.
• Be the voice for your team.
• Collaborate | Partner with the CD Copy and design team leadership for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the concepting and execution of final deliverables.
• Set the Trends | Be an expert in doing it before it’s been done, know current trends and what’s next.
• Performs strategic and next-level creative thinking to create innovative solutions across multiple channels.
• Build Client Relationships | Spearhead client reviews, and work with team to achieve results.
• Present creative material in both internal and client meetings.
• Participate in client presentations, and manage client contact as necessary.

Benefits

• Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
• Variety of paid time off offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed