VML · 17 hours ago
Senior Art Director (Social)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expVML is a creative agency that prioritizes a human-first approach to brand impact. They are seeking a Senior Art Director to shape the creative vision and deliver engaging social content for clients' channels, collaborating with a team to ensure work is on brand and on trend.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Concept and Create | This is not a traditional advertising role. You’ll not only concept bold, engaging social posts, but you are ready to shoot the content and may even be featured in it too. You’ll 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
Craft | Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social media and digital marketing
Client facing | 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
Collaborate | Work with creative leads, copywriters, strategists, producers, and social managers to bring ideas to life
Cultivate | Stay ahead of platform shifts, language trends, and creative best practices in the social landscape
Qualification
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)
Preferred
An interest in health and/or fitness is a strong plus
Figma, After Effects, and motion tools are a strong plus
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 that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness
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.
10001+ employees
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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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