Associate Creative Director - Copy

Job Description

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.

For more information, visit www.vml.com.

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Prior experience leading and mentoring creative teams.

Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.

Strong collaboration skills with an ability to work across disciplines and build client trust.

A balance of conceptual thinking and executional excellence.