Creative Director-Copywriting

VML•New York, NY

3d•$100,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Hudson Rouge is an integrated luxury boutique marketing and communications agency within WPP that works solely on luxury brands, and is the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln Motor Company business across all channels. We are seeking a visionary, ideas-first Creative Director (Copywriting) to lead high-impact, Tier 1 / Brand-level campaigns with a primary emphasis on our luxury automotive account (Lincoln), while aggressively driving creative excellence for luxury new business opportunities. You will mentor a talented team of writers and art directors, champion creative excellence, and serve as a key partner within our creative department. Our team operates as a nimble, boutique-style agency embedded within the global powerhouse network of VML & WPP. This unique ecosystem gives you the best of both worlds: the close-knit, highly collaborative, and agile culture of a specialized creative boutique, backed by the unmatched scale, resources, and industry-leading WPP benefits program (including robust medical and generous vacation plans).

Requirements

Must be prepared to work in New York City, operating comfortably in our hybrid structure (3–4 days on-site in our NY agency & 1–2 days offsite).
An exceptional, award-winning portfolio showcasing comprehensive 360-degree Tier 1 campaigns, masterful copywriting craft, and deep experience in the luxury, premium, or automotive sectors.
Proven experience leading pitches and successfully winning high-end new business accounts within an advertising agency setting.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing, inspiring, and protecting creative talent in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the natural ability to command a room, tell a compelling brand story, and mentor junior talent.

Responsibilities

Drive new business growth by leading creative development, conceptualizing breakthrough campaign ideas, and delivering high-impact pitch presentations to prospective clients.
Architect the voice of luxury across all channels, establishing a highly sophisticated, emotionally resonant copy standard for Lincoln and emerging accounts.
Set the creative and copy standard for brand-level storytelling, ensuring all work is culturally relevant, premium, and perfectly aligned with upscale consumer expectations.
Lead and mentor a collaborative, tight-knit team of copywriters and art directors, fostering a culture of high-end creative curiosity, craftsmanship, and growth.
Own executive client relationships, confidently articulating, defending, and selling big, elegant creative ideas to senior leadership and luxury brand stakeholders.
Oversee production pipelines from initial brainstorming sessions through to final execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.