Senior Art Director

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. In addition, 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 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.

Visual craft matters. Especially when creativity has to work within clear rules and global expectations.

As a Senior Art Director, you are a visual storyteller who knows how to create bold, culturally relevant ideas — even in highly structured and regulated client environments. You bring strong conceptual thinking and visual leadership to campaigns that need to scale globally without losing their impact.

You’ll work alongside strategists, copywriters and clients to shape ideas that are not only visually striking, but also precise, responsible and executable. This role is about balancing creative ambition with discipline, collaboration and a calm, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute campaign-level visual ideas across digital, print, social, film and experiential platforms

• Develop visually strong solutions within strict brand, legal and regulatory frameworks

• Partner closely with copywriters to craft cohesive, original brand stories

• Translate abstract strategic thinking into clear, compelling visual systems

• Pitch and present creative ideas internally and to senior, global clients with confidence and clarity

• Navigate feedback with maturity — staying client-friendly, constructive and composed

• Protect the core creative idea while remaining open to iteration and collaboration

• Guide and inspire junior creatives and design teams with a supportive, ego-free leadership style

• Maintain brand integrity and visual consistency across all touchpoints

• Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, production and account teams to ensure smooth execution

• Use AI tools as part of the creative workflow — for exploration, inspiration and efficiency, not as a shortcut

• Stay ahead of cultural, visual and design trends while keeping work grounded and relevant

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience as an Art Director in a creative or advertising agency

• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual, campaign-level thinking and visual excellence

• Experience working with global brands and corporate client environments

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma or similar tools

• Sharp eye for layout, typography, color and visual storytelling

• Confidence presenting and discussing work with multiple stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while keeping a cool head

• Collaborative, ego-free mindset with openness to feedback

• Professional, calm and solution-oriented approach in complex situations

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work model – typically in office around 4 days/week, with flexibility for remote days

• Multisport card & subsidized entry to events like RunTour

• Professional development, internal training, workshops, mentoring, plus conference budget

• Beautiful, dog‑friendly offices near Vltavská metro, featuring a cafeteria, great coffee, showers & bike parking

• Career growth opportunities across WPP

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why 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.

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