Creative Director, Art

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VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative, human‑first, award‑winning work for leading clients such as AstraZeneca, Colgate‑Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca‑Cola Company, and Wendy’s. VML’s global network of 26,000 talented people operates across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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We are seeking a Creative Director, Art to lead the creative vision for a leading brand in the sports and entertainment space launching in the US and Canadian markets. This is a career‑defining opportunity to create disruptive, bold, and comedic work that makes a massive impact. The role requires a passionate sports enthusiast who thrives on pushing boundaries and shaping a brand voice that resonates with sports fans.

• Lead and own the art direction and visual creative for a flagship sports entertainment account across all channels, including broadcast TV, radio, digital, social media, OOH, and experiential activations.
• Concept and execute high‑budget, large‑scale productions, translating bold ideas into compelling, headline‑worthy creative.
• Drive the work from concept to completion, maintaining a hands‑on approach and ensuring the highest quality of execution.
• Champion and defend creative work, providing clear, compelling rationales to both internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build a disruptive and culturally relevant brand presence in a competitive market.

• A strategic thinker who relentlessly pushes creative boundaries and skillfully defends design decisions.
• A natural collaborator with a passion for sports, enabling connection with fan mindset and inspiring the team.
• A dedicated mentor, passionate about developing and elevating a talented creative team.
• A brave, hands‑on leader who thrives on ambiguity, takes calculated risks, and is driven to bring bold, innovative ideas to life.

• Extensive, hands‑on production experience with a portfolio to prove it.
• A portfolio filled with big, headline‑worthy ideas for major, well‑known brands, with a strong emphasis on comedy and disruptive thinking.
• A genuine and demonstrable passion for American sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and MMA.
• Proven ability to lead high‑budget, integrated campaigns from concept through execution.
• Experience working on sports‑adjacent brands or sponsor ships is a plus.

$100,000—$230,000 USD. We offer a competitive benefits package.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.