VML

Creative Director, Copywriter

VML · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Posted 22 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 days
VML's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of VML's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at VML
low
0 stale, 8 reposted of 582 open
Hiring momentum
886 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VML's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VML.

About this role

As a Creative Director, Copywriter at VML, you will lead a team to develop innovative and impactful creative work for a major account. Your role involves collaborating with strategy and production teams, mentoring emerging talent, and building strong relationships with senior clients. You will be expected to present and sell ideas confidently while raising the creative standards of the work produced.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VML as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven leadership skills in a creative environment
  • Strong portfolio showcasing innovative ideas
  • Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and persuasion skills
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with senior clients
  • Relentless curiosity about culture, technology, media, and human behavior

What you get

  • Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision)
  • Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution)
  • Variety of paid time off offerings
  • Growth-oriented opportunities with training through Wunderman Thompson and WPP

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options beyond hybrid approach
  • Salary range is broad and may vary significantly based on experience and qualifications
  • High expectations for creativity and leadership may lead to a demanding work environment

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Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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