VML - Associate Creative Director - Copy

Reporting to: Executive Creative Director.

Location: Mumbai.

About Us.

VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R - two of the world's most accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths.

We provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience, and commerce practices - powered by deep data and technology expertise.

Creative:

- Partner with the Creative Director to shape the creative vision and ensure excellence across projects.

- Create compelling copy and concepts across TV, print, digital, social, experiential, and integrated campaigns.

Campaign Development:

- Conceptualize, develop, and oversee creative ideas across integrated platforms including TVC, social, print, and experiential.

- Ensure all creative work is on-brand, strategically sound, and aligned with client objectives.

- Collaborate closely with strategy, account management, and production teams to bring ideas to life.

Client Engagement:

- Present creative work confidently to clients and internal stakeholders.

- Build strong relationships with clients by understanding their business challenges and offering fresh, effective solutions.

- Participate in new business pitches, contributing ideas and shaping proposals.

Innovation & Quality:

- Stay on top of cultural, industry, and technology trends to drive forward-thinking creative solutions.

- Push creative boundaries while maintaining brand consistency and quality standards.

- Review and approve creative work to ensure it meets the highest standards of craft, originality, and effectiveness.

Desired Skills & Experience:

- 5-7 years of creative experience in advertising or marketing, with a strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns.

- Proven ability to develop breakthrough creative ideas across multiple platforms.