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.Who we are looking for:VML is seeking a Creative Director, Copywriter to oversee the creative team, partnering with a Creative Director, Art Director, and take ownership of all creative output across a few of our key clients. As Creative Director, you have a proven track record of overseeing and creating meaningful content and messaging that help brands connect with other brands through engaging marketing across a broad spectrum of platforms.The Creative Director needs to have experience as a trusted partner to senior, C-level clients, and an equally trusted partner to internal discipline leads. The Creative Director maintains a high bar of creative excellence and collaborative engagement internally and externally, going to great lengths to partner with the other discipline leads to ensure the highest quality deliverables and outcomes for our clients. In this role, you and your partner will set the course and the vision for the team and inspire more meaningful work.What you'll do:People | Manage and mentor teams across the office. Build and lead a team of creative innovators. In addition to leading multiple copywriters, you will act as a mentor and help to cultivate the growth of the entire creative team.Process | Drive, develop, and deliver presentations, and when appropriate, lead meetings and influence their outcomes. Anticipate team and client needs, project risks, and participate in driving resolution. Inspire clients and co-workers through good work, good spirit, and excellent communication.Work | Act as mitigated risk taker, with an insatiable appetite for improvement and creating opportunities. Oversee the translation of the client's vision into a roadmap that guides our agency, not only to achieve client goals, but also to generate work that is creatively brilliant, measurable, and culturally impactful.Who you are:A Builder | Develops relationships as a trustworthy and essential client partner at the most senior client level and across relevant markets, regions, and businesses; easily recognized and trusted by senior leadership within the agency. Leads and drives large scale agency pitches. Experience generating new business.Collaborative | Cultivates partnerships and builds trust by demonstrating a commitment to the success of others, championing a team mentality, and leading by example. Demonstrates outstanding leadership skills and believes in the power of collaboration and attracts the best talent by creating an open and optimistic culture.Creatively Brave | Passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge and authority to identify and nurture the best ideas. Provides flexible solutions, allowing the agency to adapt to solve clients' challenges.Visionary | Both a conceptual and strategic thinker. Energizes and inspires by communicating a compelling client vision, actively managing the development of team members, and promoting diversity and inclusion.What you'll need:Minimum of 10 years of creative experience; minimum of 3 years of senior creative management experience preferred. 3+ years of experien