About the Position

Creative Director, Copywriter

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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.

Responsibilities

Develop ideas that earn attention because they deserve attention.
Partner closely with strategy, production, and account leadership to turn ambitious ideas into reality.
Build trusted relationships with senior clients, becoming a strategic and creative partner rather than a vendor.
Lead day-to-day client conversations with confidence, guiding discussions, addressing challenges, and creating alignment around the work.
Present and sell ideas with conviction, clarity, and the ability to make others see what doesn't exist yet.
Mentor emerging talent and help shape the next generation of creative leaders.
Raise the creative standard of everything you touch.

Requirements

A portfolio filled with ideas people wish they'd made first.
Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and persuasion skills.
The ability to earn the trust of senior clients and become an indispensable advisor to their business.
A relentless curiosity about culture, technology, media, and human behavior.
Equal comfort leading the room, leading the client, and leading the work.
A belief that the best work is still ahead of you.

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 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 | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

Salary

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $100,000-$230,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.

Work Location

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Creative Director, Copywriter

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