Leading Creative Strategist for Automotive Brands

1 week ago


Old Toronto, Canada VML South Africa Full time

At VML, we're a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. With our merger with Wunderman Thompson, we've forged a new path as a growth partner that's part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Executive Creative Director to lead our dynamic creative team in Toronto. This role will have a significant impact on a major automotive brand, driving innovative and high-impact creative solutions that resonate with our clients and their customers.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead Creative Vision: Set the creative direction for all campaigns and projects related to the automotive brand, ensuring alignment with the client's goals and our standards of excellence.
  • Oversee Creative Teams: Manage a talented team of art directors, copywriters, and designers, fostering collaboration and innovation across disciplines.
  • Client Collaboration: Act as the senior creative liaison with the client, presenting ideas, pitching new concepts, and ensuring creative output aligns with their brand identity and objectives.
  • Creative Strategy: Partner with account and strategy teams to shape integrated marketing and creative strategies that deliver measurable results.
  • Quality Control: Maintain oversight of the creative process from concept through execution, ensuring the highest quality output that meets both agency and client expectations.
  • Industry Leadership: Stay ahead of creative trends, tools, and emerging technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible within the automotive sector.
  • Mentorship & Development: Foster an environment of growth and mentorship, helping develop the next generation of creative leaders.
Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of creative leadership experience, with at least 2+ years in a CD or equivalent role, preferably with automotive brands.
  • Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary creative teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong client-facing experience, with a track record of building relationships and delivering creative strategies that meet business goals.
Compensation:

$150,000 - $200,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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