Creative Director

About the Position

Creative Director

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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About the Company

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for assigned accounts, ensuring powerful, relevant, and flawlessly executed ideas.
• Direct and mentor the creative team (art directors, copywriters, designers), fostering their development and potential.
• Present and defend creative concepts to clients in a clear, passionate, and strategic manner.
• Collaborate with strategic planning, accounts, and production to ensure the idea is carried out seamlessly from start to finish.
• Maintain creative quality standards in all pieces and campaigns, from concept to final delivery.
• Stay ahead of cultural, digital, and communication trends to push ideas forward.

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Requirements

• Experience: +8 years in creative roles within an agency, with at least 3 years in creative leadership positions (Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or similar).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communication, Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge:
  • Robust portfolio or book that showcases 360° campaigns and standout digital work (link is essential!).
  • Solid experience in campaigns for digital platforms and social media (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
  • Proven ability to lead and present ideas at the executive and C-level.
  • Desirable: knowledge of AI tools applied to creativity (Midjourney, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, or others).
  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite and presentation tools (Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Language: Advanced English (essential, able to present ideas and conduct business conversations fluently).

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Nice to Have

• Experience with AI tools applied to creativity.
• Advanced presentation skills.

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We Offer

• Hybrid work model. 👩🏻‍💻👨🏻‍💻
• Work tools. 💻📲📞
• Competitive compensation. 💰🪙
• Flexible hours. 🕛⏰
• Short Fridays. 🌴🤘🏻
• Development and growth plans. 📚📖
• Diverse and inclusive work environment. 🏳️‍🌈🦹🏻‍🧙🏻

At VML, our recruitment process is conducted with equality and free from any act of discrimination, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of the LFPED. We are committed to fostering a totally inclusive work environment that is rewarding and conducive to professional development. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, and we strive to recruit a diverse list of candidates to help us achieve this goal. We will be happy to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to use or access VML's career site or to participate fully in the application process. If you need an accommodation to complete your application or any other aspect of our recruitment process due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department or send an email to (HR contact) to request it.

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About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is renowned for its innovative and award-winning work centered on people (human-first) for clients such as AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Global Network of the Year by Campaign and ranked #2 as Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML's global network spans over 55 markets with main offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for global leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, visit www.vml.com and follow us on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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