Senior Art Director (Commerce)

Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human‑first, award‑winning work for blue‑chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate‑Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca‑Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave reports as a leader among marketing creative and content service providers, commerce services, global digital experience services, global marketing services and, most recently, marketing measurement & optimization. VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across more than 55 markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. Who We Are Looking For VML is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our world‑class creative team based in Chicago. The Senior Art Director will have a knack for delivering fresh thinking to your ideas and designs. You will feel at home in a fast‑paced agency setting and be passionate about creative while being flexible enough to meet client goals. If this describes you, we look forward to seeing how you can take our team to the next level. What You’ll Do Concept, design, and execute campaigns for ambitious clients. Embrace the unknown and challenge conventions; if it’s been done, it’s not good enough. Be a source of new ideas for every brief, tactic, execution, and conversation. Collaborate with partner, clients, strategy, account and experts from our global network. Broaden your experiences and skill sets while elevating the work you’re on and expanding client relationships. Own your projects, client meetings and productions. Lead by example with the right blend of positivity and productivity. Know how to capture the attention of your audience, from client presentations to campaign launches. What You’ll Need Minimum 4 years of experience in an advertising agency, in‑house creative group or related field. A strong portfolio showcasing award‑winning creative work and successfully launched omni‑channel client projects in digital, broadcast, social, and everything in between. Professionalism with clients and internal team. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Ability to handle a high‑volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details. Stay current with latest social trends and technology and implement as appropriate. Strong time‑management skills and solid work ethic. Ambitious personality with the determination to do great work and the expertise of your craft to get it done. CPG experience a plus. What We Offer Passionate, driven people – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture – we aim to embody behaviors that build an inclusive community, bringing positivity and active listening into the workplace while empowering creative bravery. Competitive benefits – full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time‑off offerings that reflect our investment in overall life balance and wellness. Growth‑minded opportunities – real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and plentiful training opportunities through VML and WPP. The base salary range for this position is $60,000—$140,000 USD, depending on job‑related factors such as location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Our hybrid approach has teams in the office an average of four days a week; we can discuss accommodations or flexibility during the interview process. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. #J-18808-Ljbffr VML