Associate Creative Director

1 week ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia VML South Africa Full time

At 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain high internal quality by originating creative ideas, managing project time lines, adhering to Creative Briefs and ensuring consistency of strategic branding.
  • Act as a mentor to the creative team by providing developmental opportunities, responding to questions, providing direction on resource utilization
  • Provide supervision and oversight to freelance staff by determining appropriate project assignment based on individual skill sets
  • Maintain consistently high executional excellence by ensuring appropriate resources are assigned to projects, time lines are managed and strategic brand objectives are promoted.
  • Ensure smooth internal workflow by utilizing effective delegation, the assignment/reassignment of appropriate resources to jobs, providing direction and counsel as needed.
  • Oversee the creative process by meeting regularly with Art Directors and Account Management teams to assess project development, review work product and determine whether project is on target and within the scope of the Creative Brief.
  • Deliver on-time, high-quality and error-free work that gets results
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative culture
  • Direct the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations and other elements support the strategic goals
  • Transform complex concepts into solutions that communicate with real people
  • Provide creative leadership and actively work with writer/art director teams and
  • Agency experts in development and technology

Requirements:

  • BA/BS in Advertising Design, Graphic Design or similar major is a must
  • Portfolio is a must
  • 6+ years experience as a Creative member in an Advertising Agency
  • Strong creative portfolio that demonstrates versatility
  • Knowledge of all production processes (print and broadcast)
  • Team player
  • Creative integrity and exposure to local and global markets
  • Initiative, versatility, reliability and flexibility
  • Time management, presentation and selling skills
  • Communication, collaboration and organizational skills
  • Computer skills: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects..)
  • Superior understanding of marketing principles and tactics
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$1 — $2 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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