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Art Director

VML
CompanyVML
CategoryDesign
LocationSan José
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted2 Jul 2026
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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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 . Sobre WPP   WPP es el socio de crecimiento de confianza para las marcas líderes del mundo. Unimos inteligencia de medios de vanguardia y soluciones de datos, creatividad de clase mundial, producción de próxima generación, soluciones empresariales transformadoras y asesoramiento estratégico experto en una única empresa, impulsada por talento excepcional y nuestra plataforma de marketing agencial, WPP Open, para ayudar a nuestros clientes a navegar el cambio, capturar oportunidades y generar un crecimiento transformador. Para más información, visite  WPP.com .   Who we are looking for: VML, part of WPP,  is looking for an experienced Art Director to guide our art department, which is composed of extremely talented designers. The ideal art director will bring a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients. We are looking for an experienced manager, who can inspire and be inspired by others to take our creative efforts to the next level. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with a broad audience. What you’ll do:  Oversee the art department  I  by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff. Establish art department standards  I  for production, productivity, quality, and client service. Ensure team adheres  I  to current processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes and creates processes and tools to support design operations. A lign team priorities  I  with business objectives so that high-quality work is delivered on time and on budget. Develop  I  presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team. Analyze  I  market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape, and track campaign performance.    What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in fine art, graphic design, or similar. Eight or more years of professional experience in graphic design, with four or