Who we're looking for:

VML is seeking a flexible, efficient Designer who is a highly detailed master of pixels that can work across a variety of print, digital platforms and applications, developing keen concepts that exceed client objectives and expectations while engaging others. This individual will work specifically on our largest account within the government sector, working both independently and collaboratively. A next level conceptual designer, you are responsible for conceiving and writing all forms of online advertising, social marketing, and email materials that demand attention.

We're looking for storytellers with the talent to transform great ideas into engaging creative content. A one-two punch of confidence and inspiration. We are seeking a creative who enjoys selling ideas as much as crafting them.

What you'll do:

• Break | Create interactive concepts and campaigns. Embrace the unknown, recognizing that truly great social content knows no rules. You will be excited to create new and experiment rather than default to existing plug-ins. You see technology as a tool for creativity.
• Translate | Designfor a variety of platforms from conception through completion. Be the voice for your team. Roll up your sleeves to execute design plans. Learn the importance of prioritizing projects within timelines for project milestones.
• Craft | Juggle many projects and campaigns at a time. Ideate constantly with new ideas for every brief, conversation, tactic, and final execution.
• Collaborate| Partner with the creative team for the timely development and execution of campaigns and projects, including the concepting and execution of final deliverables. Team up with account services to understand client goals, strategy, and feedback. Serve as a respected mentor to your team to execute interactive projects and tackle deadlines.
• Energize | Spearhead client reviews, and work with team to achieve results. Present content in both internal and client meetings. Participate in client presentations, and manage client contact as necessary. Contribute concepts and ideas to new business pitches, pro-bono initiatives, and in-house projects.

Who you are:

• A Builder | Formsrelationships as a trustworthy and essential team lead across relevant markets, regions, and businesses. Easily recognized and trusted within the agency. Able to spin up creative input in brainstorming sessions.
• Curious | Continuously re-imagines how to partner with clients to build better futures for their business; pro-actively seeks out new opportunities and lateral ideas to solve clients' biggest business issues.
• Creatively Brave | Passionate about the power of creativity with the knowledge to identify and nurture the best ideas. Adapts to solve clients' challenges.
• Visionary | Energizes and inspires creative team by communicating a compelling client vision, playing a part in the development of team members. You are a social expert, knowing current social trends and what's coming up next.

What you'll need:

• 3-5 years of advertising/marketing background with extensive client experience, 2 years of design experience in an agency setting strongly preferred. Animation and video-editing experience is a bonus.
• Up-to-date creative portfolio with successfully launched client projects, demonstrating social experience and beyond. Portfolio showcases strong digital design, typography, UI/UX, layout, color theory and creative solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, InVision, and Adobe XD.
• Experience with hand off to front-end developers.
• Demonstrated creative design solutions within constraints of the online environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with a solid work ethic.
• Conceptual and strategic thinker, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of interactive medium and new technologies.