Art Director (Intermediate)

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VML Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hybrid

Posted April 17, 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.

We’re looking for an intermediate Art Director who wants to create ads that turn heads. If you’re ambitious, humble, detail-oriented, and in love with great design, we already can’t wait to meet you.

Responsibilities

Work with copywriters to create fresh, impactful multi-platform communication campaigns—both in Québec and nationwide.
Design polished, original art directions that align with the strategy and client brief.
Act as the guardian of our brands by rigorously ensuring their standards are respected.
Deliver high-standard visuals by ensuring precision in layout, typography, color, and production specifications.
Take part in video productions, from concept through delivery.
Juggle multiple projects and priorities at the same time.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional experience in art direction or visual design within an agency or an in-house creative team.
See every new challenge as a new opportunity to innovate and have fun.
Strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven work, integrated campaigns, and design.
Understanding of production and creative processes.
Strong command of typography, composition, color theory, visual storytelling, and accessibility standards.
Ability to clearly communicate ideas and instill confidence during presentations.
Team player who collaborates closely with other departments (strategy, technology, account/service).
Bilingual (French/English).