Junior Art Director

Who We AreAt VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.We’re looking for an art director who combines a positive attitude with bold, original thinking, a desire to create award-winning work, and who wants to do the best work of their career. This person is as passionate about ideas as they are about their craft. They’re eager to learn from senior creatives and they’re excited to produce ideas that truly connect with audiences.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with a copywriter and teams of creatives and strategists to create best-in-class concepts that answer client briefs. Art direction for campaigns and projects from concept through delivery across digital, social, video, print, experiential, and OOH.  Craft eye-catching layouts, assets, and presentation decks that align with campaign ideas and brand guidelines. Support the execution of campaigns while maintaining creative excellence throughout the production process. Present ideas to internal stakeholders and clients. Manage tasks across multiple projects with high quality work and attention to detail while meeting deadlines. Work with print and digital studio to prepare files for production. Keep up to date with industry and cultural trends and the best ways to use them to bring their work to life. Qualifications1–3 years of experience in visual design or art direction (agency or in-house). Strong internship/freelance experience considered. Portfolio demonstrating solid fundamentals in typography, layout, color, and brand application across digital and social. Familiarity with integrated campaign work and content creation for paid/organic social. Understanding of basic production workflows (digital specs, print/prepress fundamentals, simple motion/video deliverables). Awareness of accessibility best practices (contrast, legibility, alt text in collaboration with partners). 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. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.