Associate Creative Director, Art (Experiential)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative activation and live events program, translating client vision into a measurable, globally executable roadmap while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-impact immersive experiences.

  • Brand Activations & Live Events: Lead brand activations and live events across markets, translating concepts into measurable campaigns.
  • Roadmap Translation: Translate client vision into a production roadmap that guides the agency to deliver creative brilliance, measurable impact, and client goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across the agency and network to ensure timely deliverables.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Activations & Live Events: Lead brand activations and live events across markets, translating concepts into measurable campaigns.
  • Roadmap Translation: Translate client vision into a production roadmap that guides the agency to deliver creative brilliance, measurable impact, and client goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across the agency and network to ensure timely deliverables.
  • Risk & Needs Forecasting: Anticipate team and client needs, assess project risks, and drive resolution.
  • Inspiration & Communication: Inspire clients and teammates through strong work, collaboration, and clear communication.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of agency experience, preferably at an experiential agency or from within an experiential division
  • A portfolio of work that heavily features experiential and live event projects
  • Demonstrates strong, strategic concepting
  • Proven track record of delivering a creative project from beginning to end
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
  • A well-rounded understanding of the roles & responsibilities needed to get a job done
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
  • Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers, clients, partners and vendors at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
  • Comfortable working with production partners and fabrication vendors to execute the vision
  • An eye for design and an ability to translate aesthetic ideas into powerful storytelling
  • At least one hard design skill – graphic design, 3D design, retail design, etc. – required
  • Reliable, highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills
  • Willingness to travel for work

Benefits

  • passion, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
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VML LIVE

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, to create connected brands that drive growth. VML Live brings you to the edge of your seat. We believe in the power of connection. Between brands, people and the moments that make them feel alive.

Founded in 1993
London, England, GBR
113 employees (38 in marketing)