VML · 5 hours ago
Creative Director, Art (Social)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expVML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth. They are seeking a Creative Director (Art) with a focus on social media to lead the creative vision for social content and mentor a team of creatives while developing engaging concepts and strategies across various platforms.
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Responsibilities
Big idea thinking | Lead the visual direction and execution of social-first campaigns across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and emerging channels
Manage | Oversee team of creatives on organic social evergreen and campaign-driven social
Concept | Develop creative concepts and visual strategies for social media campaigns across various platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok)
Create | Concept bold, engaging ideas that 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 work to articulating the 'why' behind the creative
Collaborate | Collaborate 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 10 years' experience in an agency setting with a focus on social media campaigns
Strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts and visual executions for social media platforms
Deep knowledge of social platforms and what types of visuals perform well on each. Excellent understanding of social media platforms, their respective audiences and best practices
Experience working in or with influencer campaigns, UGC, or creator-led content
Understanding of paid vs. organic social strategies
Highly collaborative, ego-free and comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Passionate about culture, design, branding and how they intersect in the social space
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Figma, After Effects or similar motion tools a big plus
Preferred
Sincere interest in any pop-culture hyper fixation is welcome – sports (soccer/tennis/basketball/football), digital gaming, music, literature, reality tv, film
Bilingual or familiarity with Spanish language is a 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
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Tripti Lochan
Co-Chief Executive Officer Asia
Heather Physioc
Chief Discoverability Officer
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