Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:  

Wunderman Thompson is seeking a brilliant Associate Creative Director, Art to join our world class creative team: A next-level conceptual thinker and artist who knows all when it comes to creating work that demands attention across social platforms. You should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively – owning a project with some oversight, without hand-holding. Client relationship management and "front of the room" presentation skills are expected.

We’re looking for someone who can do the job, and then surprise us with something we’ve never thought of. A one-two punch of confidence and inspiration. Someone who possesses a talent for transforming great ideas into award-winning creative and has a passion for visual storytelling. We are looking for a creative who enjoys selling their ideas as much as they love crafting them.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create immersive concepts and campaigns. Embrace the unknown, recognizing that great content and experiences knows no rules. You will be excited to create new and experiment rather than default to what’s been done before.
• Ideate constantly and be passionate about bringing new ideas to every brief, tactic, execution, and conversation.
• Capture brand voice in interactive marketing materials from conception to execution of final deliverables. Be the voice for your team.
• Partner with an ACD Copywriter and the Design team for the development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the full lifecycle, from concepting through execution of final deliverables.
• Team up with Strategy and Client Services Leadership to understand client goals, strategy, and feedback.
• Contribute concepts/ideas to new business pitches, pro-bono, and other in-house projects.
• Be an expert in doing it before it’s been done, know current trends and what’s next. Performs strategic and next-level creative thinking to create innovative solutions across multiple channels.
• Spearhead client reviews, and work with team to achieve results.
• Present creative material in both internal and client meetings.
• Participate in client presentations, and manage client contact as necessary.

What You’ll Need: 

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in art direction in advertising or a related industry.
• Portfolio with successfully launched client projects on broadcast work, social, and everything in between.
• Demonstrate strong design chops, concepting, layout ability, and typographic skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant graphic design tools.
• Ability to direct and mentor junior team members.
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
• Working knowledge of the latest design trends and technology to implement as appropriate.
• Practiced time management skills and a strong work ethic.
• Animation and video editing skills are preferred. 

What we can offer you:

• Passionate, driven people| We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture| We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities| We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

Wunderman Thompson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.