Associate Creative Director-Digital Design Lead

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 IS HUDSON ROUGE?

Hudson Rouge is WPP's luxury boutique marketing and communications agency, working solely on luxury brands and as the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln automotive business across all channels.

We combine brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production, and analytics to provide exquisitely crafted creativity.

We are a small group of people, spread across several offices; New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, Mexico City and we care for each other as much as we care for our client.

We are an agency that prides itself on doing the un-usual and we also look for the unusual talent : people who are excited about doing their best work and want to grow with us.

Required SkillsStrong conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscapePolished client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challengeAbility to lead by example and mentor younger creatives in their developmentDesire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environmentRequired ExperienceA bachelor's degree, design or writing emphasis preferredSeven-plus years of experience in an agency setting

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.

$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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