Art Director

Posted:
9/12/2024, 1:14:51 AM

Location(s):
Central Hungary, Hungary ⋅ Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Art, Graphics & Animation

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. 

As an Art Director, you will be a member of our Creative team, and you will work in tandem with a Copywriter to develop original and impactful creative concepts for insightful and interesting briefs for our biggest clients.

You will also be responsible for creating the visual world of these concepts and manage their execution through integrated communication channels, from social to TV.

 What you’ll do:

  • Develop and produce creative concepts based on strategy and execute them on the assigned brands
  • Manage the creative process from brainstorming to production
  • Produce visual materials for a variety of channels in different formats
  • Be always up to date on industry and art/design trends
  • Strive to always elevate the work
  • Review the work of graphic designers, DTP operators and outside contractors and provide direction and feedback

What we will expect from you:

  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • Digital or advertising agency background
  • Experience with creating integrated campaigns, including TVC productions
  • Preferable experience on shoots
  • Proficient in design software and technologies including: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects. Premier and 3D design knowledge is a plus
  • A strong knowledge of typography, image manipulation, illustration and animation
  • Presentation skills and good verbal communication in both in Hungarian and English

In return, this is what you can expect from us:

  • The chance to develop brand building work for some of the leading brands in the country
  • The chance to work on regional campaigns
  • The opportunity to create locally and internationally award winning work
  • The support to grow as part of an ambitious creative team
  • Hybrid way of working (2 office days/ 3 days from home)
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working with us for a year and more)
  • International and inhouse training possibilities
  • Education budget to suit your own development
  • Diverse teams (in 2023 our office won the "Most Diverse Company" special award in the Loveable Workplace competition)

And there's more:

  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days and many fun events
  • Award-winning and well-equipped office

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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. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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