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Associate Creative Director, Art

VML
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Creative
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a creative advertising agency
  • Portfolio featuring a wide range of award-worthy creative work
  • Strong working knowledge of visual design, art direction, and the creative process
  • Proven conceptual and campaign experience
  • Solid understanding of creative development from drafting briefs to executing deliverables
  • Strong ability to prioritize work and resources
What the job really is

As an Associate Creative Director at VML, you will lead and collaborate with a creative team to develop innovative marketing solutions across various digital and social platforms. Your role involves ideating, creating, and executing campaigns while building strong client relationships and mentoring junior team members. You will be expected to stay ahead of trends and push creative boundaries to deliver award-worthy work that aligns with client goals.

Benefits
  • Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
  • Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
  • Variety of paid time off offerings
  • Growth-oriented mindset and training opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is $75,000 — $180,000 USD, which may vary based on factors like location and experience
  • Hybrid work approach with teams in the office an average of four days a week
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond discussing it during the interview
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