Art Director
VML
| Company | VML |
| Category | Design |
| Location | Athens |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 . We're looking for an Art Director responsible for upholding the established brand identity, as well as actualising and expressing it across all creative output.
What you'll be doing:
Develop the visual appearance of campaigns
Brainstorm with Planning Account Management and Creative teams to create and develop concepts
Conduct research to stay up to date with latest communication trends
Provide creative ideas that fit clients’ needs
Attend client presentations and promote concepts
Attend photo shoots, recordings etc and ensure creative requirements are applied
Supervise and train junior members of the Creative team
Coordinate with the Production team to ensure quality standards are met during the production process
What you'll need:
BA/BS in Advertising Design, Graphic Design or similar major is a must
~4-6 years of experience as an Art Director in an Advertising Agency
Computer skills: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator) Microsoft Office, animation is a plus
Strong creative portfolio that demonstrates versatility
Knowledge of all production processes (print and broadcast)
Knowledge of typography
Team player & presentation skills
Creative integrity and exposure to local and global markets
Time management
Communication and organisational skills
Photographic skills
Good command of English (written & spoken)
What we offer:
Meaningful impact: Your work matters & your impact is of a great importance within our organization.
Professional growth: You'll have opportunities for career development supported by a culture that values learning, innovation, and performance.
Competitive package: A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package aligned with position’s level within market, designed to support your well-being and long-term professional development.
A culture of collaboration and accountability: You'll work in a professional, performance-driven environment characterized by high standards, clear accountability, and strong collaboration. You'll be surrounded by talented people who care about doing great work — and who will challenge and support you in equal measure.
#LI-EMEA 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 thi