Creative Director, Art (Skin/Beauty CPG)

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VML (Wunderman Thompson)

New York, New York, United States

Hybrid

Posted April 15, 2026

Job 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.

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Creative Director (Art) with a passion for storytelling, super conceptual thinking and craft-obsessed, with a deep understanding of the skin and beauty category. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the artistic vision and execution of campaigns that are not only visually stunning but also strategically sound. You will lead a team of talented art directors, designers and visual storytellers to craft innovative, award-winning work that sets new standards in the industry. You’ll lead a team of talented art directors and designers and collaborate with copywriters, strategists and clients to craft world-class campaigns that elevate brands and resonate with consumers. You should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively; and you must bring excellent skills in client relationship building.

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 Leader who has passion and enjoys selling their ideas as much as they love crafting them.

What you’ll do:

Innovative Visionary | 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 impactful.
Lead Creative Excellence | Develop and execute breakthrough creative concepts for skin and beauty campaigns, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of craft, innovation and strategic alignment.
Storytelling | Lead the visual storytelling for integrated campaigns across all touchpoints, including digital, social, experiential, print and video.
Craft | Maintain an obsessive focus on craft, ensuring every piece of work is executed to the highest standard.
Conceptual Leadership | Develop bold, breakthrough ideas that push creative boundaries, while staying true to the brand’s voice and objectives.
Collaborate Across Disciplines | Partner with copywriters, strategists and account teams to create cohesive, integrated campaigns that deliver results.
Mentor and Inspire | Lead, mentor and inspire a team of art directors, designers and other creative talent fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and excellence, that encourages experimentation and high standards of craft.
Award-Winning Work | Develop campaigns that n