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Associate Creative Director, Art

VML
Location
Chicago, Illinois, 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
  • Strong ability to prioritize work and resources
What the job really is

As an Associate Creative Director at VML, you will lead creative projects, collaborating closely with teams to develop innovative marketing materials across digital and social platforms. Your role involves ideating and executing campaigns, building strong client relationships, and mentoring junior team members while staying abreast of current trends in the industry.

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 broad ($75,000 — $180,000 USD) and varies based on multiple factors
  • Hybrid work model requires in-office presence an average of four days a week
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