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VML

Creative Director

VML, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Who We Are At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever‑evolving world. 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 encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, delivering end‑to‑end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

You Must

Lead and inspire a team with envy‑worthy creative ideas that move business.

Bring big‑brand thinking to everything from quick‑turn activations to long‑term platforms.

Mentor rising creatives while keeping your own hands in the work.

Collaborate with 360 teams to ensure ideas thrive in every channel.

What We’re Looking For

A copywriter’s background, with a career built on concepting, storytelling, and shaping unforgettable campaigns.

Award‑winning work.

Experience leading creative across major brands with national or global reach.

Hunger to keep making work that breaks through and gets talked about.

QSR or food service experience is a plus, but not required; if you’ve driven cultural conversation in other categories, we’re listening.

Why This Role You’ll get to work on big brands that need ideas that spark headlines, conversations, and envy across the industry.

What We Offer

Passionate, driven people – we champion a culture of extraordinary work.

Consciously cultivated culture – we aim to embody inclusive behaviors, fostering a community that is in it together.

Competitive benefits – full spectrum of group health coverage, generous 401(k) match, comprehensive paid time off.

Growth‑minded opportunities – real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, training through VML and WPP.

Base salary range: $100,000 – $230,000 USD.

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.

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