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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 an Associate Creative Director (Copy) to join our fast growing creative team in Seattle, and work on our largest technology client. We are looking for an ACD who is a storyteller, who can work closely with a partner to concept and execute top-notch creative. This role will work primarily in the social space, but will need to be able to flex into campaign thinking, as well as big ideas in other mediums including paid OLV, stunts and activations and more. This ACD will interact regularly with clients, and they will get opportunities to lead select projects and develop their creative direction skills. What you'll do: Work | You will concept, create and execute social ideas for our largest tech client. You'll also handle larger paid campaigns, and take ideas from concept all the way through productions of various sizes. You will get to jump in on proactive creative opportunities on the core business, as well occasional opportunities other major clients out of our west coast offices. People | This Associate Creative Director is a key member of our team. You will partner with an ACD (Art) to be one of our primary, hands-on teams, and you'll be expected to set the bar for creative work on the account. You will contribute to the team culture and chemistry. In addition to executing work, you will act as a mentor and help to cultivate the growth of more junior creative teams. Process | On top of driving, developing, and delivering creative work, you will be expected lead presentations and influence their outcomes. You will have opportunities to influence our creative process and how we work with social creators and influencers. Who you are: Culturally Aware | You keep up with internet and social culture. You're always curious about new, unexplored rabbit holes and corners of the internet. You uncover trends and are able to quickly jump on them. Creatively Brave | You are passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge and authority to identify and nurture the best ideas. You provide flexible solutions, allowing the agency to adapt to solve clients' challenges. Collaborative | You cultivate partnerships and build trust by demonstrating a commitment to the success of others, championing a team mentality, and leading by example. You are able to take live feedback, navigate discussions with clients with empathy, all while steering the work to the best possible place. You believe in the power of collaboration and you help create an open and optimistic culture. Technology-minded | You enjoy learning about and leveraging new technology such as A.I. and you're able to take fairly complex technology concepts and create fun, creative content for non-tech audiences. What you'll need: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a creative agency, with client-facing experience. A portfolio of strategically sound, award-worthy creative work that you have taken from concept, through execution. A passion for creating scrappy social work, with the ability to quickly shoot and edit content that will live on client social channel