Vml - Seattle, WA
posted 3 months ago
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. VML is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to join our fast-growing creative team in Seattle, and work on our largest technology client. We are looking for an ACD who is a storyteller, who can work closely with a partner to concept and execute top-notch creative. This role will work primarily in the social space, but will need to be able to flex into campaign thinking, as well as big ideas in other mediums including paid OLV, stunts and activations and more. This ACD will interact regularly with clients, and they will get opportunities to lead select projects and develop their creative direction skills. In this role, you will concept, create and execute social ideas for our largest tech client. You'll also handle larger paid campaigns, and take ideas from concept all the way through productions of various sizes. You will get to jump in on proactive creative opportunities on the core business, as well as occasional opportunities with other major clients out of our west coast offices. As a key member of our team, you will partner with an ACD (Art) to be one of our primary, hands-on teams, and you'll be expected to set the bar for creative work on the account. You will contribute to the team culture and chemistry. In addition to executing work, you will act as a mentor and help to cultivate the growth of more junior creative teams. On top of driving, developing, and delivering creative work, you will be expected to lead presentations and influence their outcomes. You will have opportunities to influence our creative process and how we work with social creators and influencers.