Art Director

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 one of the members of our Marketing Communication Team, and you will work in tandem with a Copywriter to develop original and impactful creative concepts that accurately answer the needs of a client brief and influence the behavior of their target audiences.

You will be responsible for creating the entire visual world around these concepts and manage their execution through the required communication channels (Television, Print, Online, SM, BTL, branding etc.)

What you’ll be doing:

• Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative concepts and execute them on the assigned brands
• Manage the creative process for a piece of advertising content from brainstorming to creative concept, through lay outing until final execution  
• Continually raise the bar on creativity, designing fresh visuals and concepts that connect with the desired audience and drives action
• Produce visual materials for a variety of channels in different formats
• Be always up to date on industry and art/design trends
• Find ways to proactively turn client briefs or internal initiatives into inspiring award winning work
• Review the work of graphic designers, DTP operators and outside contractors and provide direction and feedback

What we want from you:

• Digital or advertising agency company background
• The ability to see offline and online advertising as complex ecosystem and to identify the points in where these two can complement/capitalize on each other
• A keen eye for aesthetics, details and accuracy
• Proficient in design software and technologies such as: 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
• The ability to comfortably switch between visuals styles, to fit the client, brand or target audience at hand
• Experience in creating films for advertising
• Proven industry experience

What you can expect:

• Private health insurance package (for employees working for us for a year or more)
• International and inhouse training possibilities
• Education budget to suit your own development
• International projects
• Diverse teams (in 2023 our office has won the 'Most Diverse Company' special award in the Loveable Workplace competition

And there is more:

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

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

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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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