Creative Director Job at VML South Africa in Kansas City

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.

What you’ll do:

• Creative Leadership: Conceptualize and execute innovative ideas for campaigns and brand initiatives that reflect the brand’s personality and engage customers.
• Copywriting Excellence: Write clear, persuasive, and engaging copy for various platforms, including digital, social media, print, and in-store communications.
• Brand Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and maintain the brand’s voice and messaging across all touchpoints.
• Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of creatives, fostering an environment of collaboration and inspiration.
• Market Insight: Understand market trends and consumer behavior to inform creative strategies and ensure relevance in the QSR space.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and timely delivery.

Who you are:

• Experience: 8+ years in copywriting or creative roles, with a strong background in the food and beverage or QSR sectors. Previous leadership experience is a plus.
• Portfolio: A diverse portfolio showcasing your ability to create impactful copy and creative concepts.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong understanding of brand strategy and the ability to translate insights into compelling storytelling.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a flair for creativity and innovation.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and inspire a team while working cross-functionally.

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people: We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture: We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits: What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities: We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.