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VML HEALTH · 2 days ago

Senior Art Director (Social)

Portland, Oregon, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$60K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

VML is a creative agency that emphasizes a human-first approach to brand impact. They are seeking a Senior Art Director to create engaging social content for a high-profile tech client, focusing on bold visual storytelling and collaboration with various teams to deliver impactful work.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Ideate on and execute bold, engaging social content for Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads based on strategic briefs to drive conversation and cultural relevance for clients

Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social media and digital marketing

Regularly connect with clients to create a partnership that builds trust in our thought leadership and ideas. Present your creative work and articulate the bigger ideas or concepts behind it

Work with creative leads, copywriters, strategists, producers, and social managers to bring ideas to life

Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends, and creative best practices in the social landscape

Qualification

Social media content creationAdobe Creative SuiteConceptual thinkingVisual craftCollaboration skillsPassion for tech cultureCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Minimum 5 years' experience in an agency setting with a focus on tech brands and social media

A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, elevated visual craft, and versatility across social platforms and formats

Deep understanding of how brands show up natively on social media—and how to shape a distinct, ownable visual presence

Strong visual instincts, attention to detail, and appreciation for the craft of art direction and design for social

A social-first mindset with an instinct for relatable, insight-driven hooks, from static to motion to creator-style content

Experience working with creator/influencer content, UGC, and social-native organic content

Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate as part of a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team

Strong communication and presentation skills, with comfort articulating visual ideas to internal teams and collaborative clients

Patience and openness when addressing feedback from creatives, strategists, account leads, and client-side stakeholders throughout the content development process

Passion for internet/tech culture, design, branding, and how they intersect in the social space

High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Figma, After Effects, and motion tools are a strong plus