Creative Director

Who We Are: 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. Who we are looking for: VML is seeking a Creative Director to oversee a young, ambitious creative team in Seattle, and to take ownership of the creative output for our largest technology client. This role will be a true leadership position, and art or copy backgrounds are both welcome. We are seeking a Creative Director who is comfortable directing work and coaching up creative teams, while maintaining a high bar for creative excellence. You will set the course and the vision for the team and inspire more meaningful work. You will also build relationships with senior clients as well as internal discipline leads. Ultimately, we are looking for someone with a proven track record of creating and overseeing award-worthy campaign and social creative work. What you'll do: Work | Manage and direct multiple dedicated creative teams on social workstreams. Concept on campaign thinking and big ideas for large scale paid opportunities throughout the year. Find and jump in on proactive creative opportunities on the core business, as well occasional opportunities other major clients out of our west coast offices. People | This Creative Director position is the heart of our creative team on this business. You will help build and lead a team of creative innovators, and shape the team culture and chemistry. In addition to overseeing art directors, writers, and social creators, you will act as a mentor and help to cultivate the growth of the entire creative team. Process | On top of driving, developing, and delivering creative work, you will be expected lead presentations and influence their outcomes. You will also help shape our social creative processes, anticipate team and client needs, project risks, and participate in driving resolution. Who you are: A Builder | You're able totake broad direction from leadership and translate that into actionable change for your specific team. You develop relationships as a trustworthy and essential client partner at the most senior client level and across relevant markets, regions, and businesses; You're easily recognized and trusted by senior leadership within the agency. Culturally Aware | You keep up with internet and social culture. You're always curious about new, unexplored rabbit holes and corners of the internet. You uncover trends and are able to quickly jump on them. Creatively Brave | You are passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge and authority to identify and nurture the best ideas. You provide flexible solutions, allowing the agency to adapt to solve clients' challenges. Collaborative | You cultivate partnerships and build trust by demonstrating a commitment to the success of others, championing a team mentality, and leading by example. You are able to take live feedback, navigate discussions with clients with empathy, all while steering the work to the best possible place. You demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, believe in the power of collaboration and you help create an open and optimistic culture. Visionary | You are both a conceptual and strategic thinker. You energiz