VML · 3 weeks ago
Group Creative Director
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $295K/yrVML is a creative agency that combines innovation and technology to inspire growth. They are seeking a Group Creative Director to lead and mentor a team of creatives, driving exceptional work for a portfolio of iconic technology brands while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Creative Leadership That Inspires: You’ve not only managed teams but fostered their growth, presented bold ideas, and consistently led clients towards truly exceptional creative work
Conceptual Depth & Impeccable Craft: You have the range to dream big and obsess over the tiny things that make ideas shine. Your portfolio showcases highly conceptual work, impeccable craft, and beautiful storytelling across all channels
AI Fluency & Future-Forward Thinking: You’re plugged into the evolving AI landscape, hands-on with the latest platforms, and can make emerging tools and AI feel less sci-fi and more 'oh wow, that’s cool,' always with a strategic purpose
Social & Innovation Driver: You understand that social is not just a channel, but a mindset. You’re always scanning for creative opportunities in cultural shifts and can drive innovation across platforms and media
Refined Brand Acumen: You have a proven track record of working with refined brands and an elevated sensibility, understanding the nuances required to maintain brand integrity and excellence
Strategic Vision & Client Persuasion: You interrogate briefs, uncover insights, and collaborate across creative and strategy to deliver work that’s not just great but also unexpected. You can sell an idea, rally a team, and make clients feel like they’re in the best hands
Tech Sector Insight: While not mandatory, experience working with major technology brands or within the tech industry is a significant advantage
Proven Experience: Significant time spent in an agency or comparable in-house creative environment, with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Creative Director, Group Creative Director). You understand the pace, the pressure, and how to thrive in it
Qualification
Required
Creative Leadership That Inspires: You've not only managed teams but fostered their growth, presented bold ideas, and consistently led clients towards truly exceptional creative work. You embody creative bravery and strategic insight
Conceptual Depth & Impeccable Craft: You have the range to dream big and obsess over the tiny things that make ideas shine. Your portfolio showcases highly conceptual work, impeccable craft, and beautiful storytelling across all channels
AI Fluency & Future-Forward Thinking: You're plugged into the evolving AI landscape, hands-on with the latest platforms, and can make emerging tools and AI feel less sci-fi and more 'oh wow, that's cool,' always with a strategic purpose
Social & Innovation Driver: You understand that social is not just a channel, but a mindset. You're always scanning for creative opportunities in cultural shifts and can drive innovation across platforms and media
Refined Brand Acumen: You have a proven track record of working with refined brands and an elevated sensibility, understanding the nuances required to maintain brand integrity and excellence
Strategic Vision & Client Persuasion: You interrogate briefs, uncover insights, and collaborate across creative and strategy to deliver work that's not just great but also unexpected. You can sell an idea, rally a team, and make clients feel like they're in the best hands
Proven Experience: Significant time spent in an agency or comparable in-house creative environment, with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Creative Director, Group Creative Director). You understand the pace, the pressure, and how to thrive in it
Preferred
Tech Sector Insight: While not mandatory, experience working with major technology brands or within the tech industry is a significant advantage
Benefits
Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
Variety of paid time off offerings
Company
VML
VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths.
Founded in 1992
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Tripti Lochan
Co-Chief Executive Officer Asia
Abigail Walker Baehr
Chief Strategy Officer, North America
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