Art Director & Copywriter @ Wunderman Thompson

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 looking for an experienced Art Director & Copywriter team (intermediate-senior) to work alongside strategists, account leads and producers to develop engaging creative work throughout the customer journey. Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will create connected brands to drive growth for our clients.

Please include a link to your portfolio along with your resume.

To check out a selection of VML Canada’s impactful work visit https://www.vml.com/canada

What you’ll do:

Innovate |Take ownership of briefs and demonstrate a clear understanding of client objectives. Create unique experiences across all channels.
Craft |Develop highly effective creative concepts and provide exceptional art direction and copywriting.
Collaborate |Build trust and respect with assigned clients and interpret their business needs. Guideclients toward fresh ideas. Partner with production teams to execute creative ideas.

Who you are:

Creatively Brave |Passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge to identify and nurture the best ideas. Adapt to solve clients’ challenges.
Curious |Ask questions. Dig in and figure out how to work around problems.
Collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you work well with different personalities and champion encouraging team environments.

What you’ll need:

4 to 6 years of art direction or copywriting experience in a creative/digital agency with experience leading projects.
A portfolio showing excellent use of creative and conceptual capabilities.
Experience effectively translating & presenting strategy to creative executions to clients.
Skillful at crafting and presenting compelling points of view to support recommendations to clients and team members.

What we offer:

Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviours 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) 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 welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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