Creative Director, Copy

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $230K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead creative direction across multiple campaigns, translating client visions into actionable roadmaps, guiding teams to deliver bold, measurable work while collaborating with writers and the Creative Director.

  • Own campaigns from concept through execution
  • Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Concept and collaborate on campaign ideas with a creative team while working on multiple projects.
  • Oversee the translation of the client's vision into a roadmap that guides our agency, not only to achieve client goals, but also to generate work that is creatively brilliant, measurable and impactful.
  • Craft original concepts, execute copy based on established voice/tone and collaborate with writers on copy execution.
  • Partner with the Creative Director (Art) to concept, write, present and defend work while addressing client needs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the agency to ensure timely deliverables.
  • Anticipate team and client needs, project risks and participate in driving resolution.
  • Inspire clients and co-workers through good work, good spirit and excellent communication.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in creative direction, preferably in advertising or a related industry.
  • Portfolio with successfully launched client projects on broadcast work, social and everything in between.
  • Outstanding portfolio showcasing digital and social platforms with strong conceptual thinking.
  • Solid understanding of creative development—from drafting briefs to executing deliverables.
  • Well-versed in scriptwriting and in crafting both short and long-form content.
  • Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
  • Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
  • Practiced time management skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Agriculture experience a plus but not needed.
  • If you follow golf and a golf lover, brownie points. :)

Preferred

  • If you follow golf and a golf lover, brownie points. :)

Benefits

  • Passionate, 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 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. We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience and commerce practices — powered by deep data and technology experience. For more information, visit www.vml.com.

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New York, New York, US
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