Associate Creative Director, Art (Health)

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. 

What you’ll do:

• Day-to-day leader of team(s) and actively guides team to produce work that aligns to creative brief and solves client challenges in an original and innovative way
• Contributes creative concepts and partner with Strategy teams to approve creative briefs as needed
• Work closely with copy partner and guide team(s) to stay focused on the big idea
• Contributes award-worthy concepts and recommendations to execute ideas
• Leads production efforts and demonstrate ability to work within budget or can articulate justification to increase budget for projects
• Foster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell)
• Able to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective
• Manage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes and ensure all project of self and team deadlines are met

Who you are:

• Passion and desire to pursue a career in the creative field (art direction, advertising, visual communications, design)
• Ability to think creatively and enthusiasm for creating great creative work
• Team player mentality and a positive attitude
• Ability to jump in and help however you’re needed
• Sense of humor is a big plus

What you’ll need:

• Possess high degree of creativity: ability to generate innovative, award-worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve clients’ business challenges
• Eager to collaborate with copy partner and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social, UX and Medical teams
• Displays confident and persuasive presentation skills and can respond well to challenging client situations
• Strong proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking and award-winning work preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry
• 5-7 years of equivalent experience with 3-5 years of supervisory experience

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people jobs-near-me.org We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture jobs-near-me.org 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 jobs-near-me.org 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 jobs-near-me.org 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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$75,000—$180,000 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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