6 months ago
Design Director, Growth
VML
New York, USA (Hybrid)Full time$75K/yr – $180K/yr
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Design Director, Growth
New York, USA (Hybrid)
$75K/yr – $180K/yrSenior LevelFull time
Posted 6 months ago
Job Summary
Drive growth-focused design leadership for new business pitches, translating complex strategy into compelling visuals and guiding a design team at VML.
- Own the end-to-end creative vision for all new business pitches from concept to presentation.
- Must-have: Proven agency leadership with a track record of winning new business.
- Standout: Mentors designers to deliver high-impact, brand-aligned pitch materials.
Job Description
Drive growth-focused design leadership for new business pitches, translating complex strategy into compelling visuals and guiding a design team at VML.
- Lead the creative vision and design execution for all new business pitches, from initial concept to final presentation.
- Partner with senior leadership across strategy, creative, and account teams to define the visual tone, style, and narrative for prospective clients.
- Oversee the translation of complex business challenges and strategic frameworks into clear, elegant, and impactful design solutions.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, fostering a culture of creative excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to prospective clients, articulating a clear and compelling vision.
- Serve as the creative standard-bearer for the Growth team, ensuring all pitch materials represent the pinnacle of VML's creative capabilities and brand values.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in a creative leadership role, with a proven track record of winning new business within an agency setting.
- An outstanding portfolio that demonstrates strategic and conceptual creative direction, exceptional design craft, and successful pitch work for a diverse range of major brands.
- Mastery of industry-standard design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides).
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to command a room and persuade executive-level stakeholders.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor a design team while navigating high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Benefits
- We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week.
- Equal opportunity employer and commitment to fostering a culture of respect and belonging.
VML
3.5 Glassdoor
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.
Founded in 2024
New York, New York, US
33K employees (8,368 in marketing)
67% recommend to a friend
79% CEO approval
Salaries
Posted range
$75K/yr – $180K/yr
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Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
4,123 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
14
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Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
279.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.8%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.4%
Social
5.5%
Paid
0.9%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~34.6K