Creative Director, Copywriter

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 IS HUDSON ROUGE?

Hudson Rouge is an integrated luxury boutique marketing and communications agency within WPP that works solely on luxury brands, and is the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln automotive business across all channels. We combine brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production, and analytics to provide exquisitely crafted creativity. We are a small group of people, spread across several offices; New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, Mexico City, and we care for each other as much as we care for our client. We are an agency that prides itself on creating an irrational desire for luxury brands, and we look for uniquely talented people who are excited about doing their best work and want to grow with us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Creative Director, Copywriter

Could this be you?

The CD, Copywriter provides creative leadership on agency accounts that represents the clients effectively in the marketplace. Contributes to the maintenance and growth of a strong, mutually profitable client/agency relationship.

In this role you will…

• Originate fresh, innovative creative ideas quickly for all budget levels.
• Translate ideas across various media (TV, Digital, Print, Experiential, Branded Content, Social).
• Ensure the quality of work produced is in line with agency and client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate projects, in addition to your own creative projects.
• Aid the CCO in reviewing work from other channels and teams, to ensure consistency and clarity across the brand.
• Serve as a positive, inspiring example and mentor to younger creative staff.
• Work with all departments in a collaborative, mutually respectful manner.
• Work as a lead on new business development. Be responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently present pitches.
• Recommend measures to improve work process methods and quality of product. (??)
• Maintain and support all company standards.
• Be nimble and flexible, performing other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  
  

You have…

• An outstanding portfolio that showcases highly conceptual abilities, along with the high-end production experience necessary for luxury brands.
• Impeccable writing skills with a love for storytelling evident in your work
• An ability to professionally engage with and take criticism from clients.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade.
• Experience leading projects.
• The desire and ability to work collaboratively with a small team.
• Experience with automobile or luxury/premium brands necessary.
• TV experience necessary.
• Experience across disciplines (TV, Digital, Experiential, Branded Content, Social, Print).
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• The physical and mental requirements to meet the above listed job responsibilities.
• Prepared to work in a hybrid work environment – both onsite in the NY agency 3 days a week & offsite
  
  
  

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$100,000—$230,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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