Creative Director, Copy

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:

VML is seeking the next brilliant Creative Director, Copywriter to join our world class creative team. A conceptual thinker who can write short form, long-form, brand acts and stunts. You should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively; and you must bring excellent skills in client relationship building. You should be able to work and lead, owning an array of client projects - and demonstrating presentation skills like a natural! 

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 has humor and enjoys selling their ideas as much as they love crafting them.

What you’ll do: 

• Concept and collaborate on campaign ideas with a creative team while working on multiple projects.
• Oversee the translation of the client’s vision into a roadmap that guides our agency, not only to achieve client goals, but also to generate work that is creatively brilliant, measurable and impactful
• Craft original concepts, execute copy based on established voice/tone and collaborate with writers on copy execution..
• Partner with the Creative Director (Art) to concept, write, present and defend work while addressing client needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the agency to ensure timely deliverables.
• Anticipate team and client needs, project risks and participate in driving resolution.
• Inspire clients and co-workers through good work, good spirit and excellent communication. 

Who you are:

• A Builder | Process-oriented innovator with an ability and appetite to create bring people together. Innate ability to marshal people (team and client) and create gravity around ideas.
• Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable and encouraging, especially working cross-discipline.
• Optimistic and resilient | Dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Provide a balance needed to maintain stamina and positivity.
• Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you’ll need: 

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in creative direction, preferably in advertising or a related industry.
• Portfolio with successfully launched client projects on broadcast work, social, and everything in between.
• Outstanding portfolio showcasing digital and social platforms with strong conceptual thinking.
• Solid understanding of creative development—from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
• Well-versed in scriptwriting and in crafting both short and long-form content.
• 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.

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 off