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Senior Art Director

Brand: VML

Capability: Creative

Location: New York, NY, United States

Requisition ID: 16506

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Senior Art Director for our New York office, dedicated to supporting the Ford business across brand, product, digital, and 360 campaign work. You are a big‑idea generator—a highly conceptual thinker and visual storyteller who can translate strategic insights into world‑class creative. You thrive inside a large, fast‑moving automotive account and help evolve how Ford shows up creatively across all channels

What you’ll do:

  • Big idea thinking: Contribute to conceptually strong, insight-driven ideas that translate across channels and bring them to life through compelling visual storytelling. 
  • Create: Develop and execute high-quality visual concepts across all platforms, delivering exceptional art direction with a strong eye for craft, consistency, and brand integrity. 
  • Collaborate: Partner with Copywriters and ACDs to develop integrated campaigns, working cross-functionally to execute ideas and mentor junior creatives. 
  • Client Facing: Present work clearly and confidently, building trust internally and with Ford partners through strong creative thinking and execution.

Who you are:

  • A Maker: Passionate about craft and execution—you bring ideas to life with precision and creativity.
  • Collaborative: Thrive in team environments and bring a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. Open to feedback and able to build on others’ ideas to make the work stronger.
  • Ambitious: Continuously looking to push the work further—visually, conceptually, and strategically. Eager to grow and take on increasing creative responsibility. 
  • Ego-less: Focused on the work above all else; willing to jump in wherever needed to get the best outcome.

What you’ll need:

  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.
  • A portfolio showcasing strong conceptual thinking and exceptional visual execution across integrated campaigns (broadcast, digital, social, etc.).
  • Expertise in art direction, design, production, photography, and motion/video.
  • Strong understanding of creative development from brief through final execution.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high standard for craft.
  • Automotive experience a plus.

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.

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$60,000—$140,000 USD

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. 

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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