Junior Art Director
About the job
- Have 1 to 2 years of experience in advertising agencies or design studios; trainee or intern experience is valued.
- Have a completed bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, or a related field.
- Have proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Have solid knowledge of digital design, social media adaptations, and print formats.
- Have advanced English proficiency.
- Support the conceptualization and design of graphic assets for integrated campaigns across digital and above-the-line formats.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Art Director and Creative Director to develop ideas and ensure visual consistency for the brand.
- Learn and apply the visual guidelines of a high-volume, dynamic account.
- Participate in ideation sessions by contributing visual references, sketches, and design trends.
- Prepare, assemble, and adapt final artwork for different platforms and formats, ensuring quality and accuracy in each delivery.
- Courses, diplomas, or certifications in Digital Design, Photo Retouching, Typography, or Motion Graphics.
About the company
Wunderman Thompson blends creative advertising, data-driven consultancy, and technology to drive growth for brands. It delivers creative campaigns and brand strategies, uses data and insights to help businesses transform, and offers technology solutions such as WaterLight, a product that converts salt water into electrical power. The company earns revenue through project-based fees, retainers, and performance-based incentives. It differentiates itself with an integrated approach that combines creativity, data, and technology, backed by global clients and award-winning work. Its goal is to help ambitious brands grow by delivering measurable, impactful results.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VML won Kohl's digital transformation work, signaling sticky enterprise demand in 2025.
- Healthcare and B2B remain strong; VML cites these as core growth categories.
- VML kept winning awards in 2026, including Gold at the ANDY Awards.
What critics are saying
- WPP cut hundreds of jobs in 2026, with VML employees notified directly.
- The FTC and eight states sued WPP in April 2026 over ad-buying practices.
- VML's brand is gone; integration into VML creates execution risk and identity drift.
What makes Wunderman Thompson unique
- Wunderman Thompson lives on inside VML, uniting commerce, data, and creative scale.
- VML combines 30,000 people across 64 markets, giving global delivery depth.
- WPP Open gives VML proprietary AI tooling with OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation