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
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Who we are looking for:
VML/Passport Brand Designs is seeking a Senior Designer - Freelance. You're passionate about design, are obsessed with brand design, animation and motion, and thrive on collaboration. As Senior Designer - Freelance, you adhere to the high-quality standard and work alongside the creative department to bring big ideas to life. You're a visual explorer and a visual perfectionist, driven to take an idea to the next level with your design skills.
What you'll do:
- Craft | Create advanced graphic experiences for creative campaigns, including social and other digital media.
- Collaborate | Work closely with a team to support and fuel ideas. Work with the design team to broaden technical and conceptual skill sets.
- Support | Work alongside Art Directors and Creative Leads and related creative professionals to help deliver high-quality assets for various formats.
Who you are:
- Optimistic and resilient | You are not afraid to dig in and figure out how to work around problems. You embrace challenges and inspire new ways of thinking.
- Low on ego | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it's a mentality that makes the team successful.
- Curiosity | You have a breadth of cultural reference points. You stay current with social trends and best practices and incorporate insights into your design.
- Passion | You love clean and functional design, and socially-driven content creation.
- Independent | You manage and prioritize within timelines for project milestones and take personal responsibility for on-time deliverables and expertly crafted design that adheres to client equity and standards.
What you'll need:
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in design/advertising
- Passionate about all things design and can contribute design inspiration with the team and agency as a whole
- Portfolio showcasing innovative digital concepts and creative design solutions
- Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
- Impeccably-organized files and file systems
- Familiarity with and/or personal use of popular social platforms
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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