Junior Art Director Intern
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Who We Are
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
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About VML Health:
VML Health is a global leader in healthcare communications. Our mission is to create groundbreaking experiences that not only inform but truly transform and improve people's lives. Through a unique synergy of deep scientific expertise and cutting-edge creative solutions, we deliver impactful campaigns for leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare players worldwide. We believe that creativity is the driving force for generating significant change in the world of health.
The Role: Junior Art Director Internship
Are you an emerging talent with a brilliant mind, capable of transforming ideas into powerful images and stories? Do you have a keen eye for design and impeccable graphic taste, but most importantly, the ability to think big and adapt concepts to different channels?
VML Health is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Art Director with a sconceptual aptitude to join our dynamic creative team for an internship program. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to apply their ideation and design skills to meaningful healthcare projects, shaping campaigns that thrive on every platform: from classic advertising to events and digital.
What You'll Learn and Do:
During this internship, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of pharmaceutical communication and develop your skills as a conceptual Art Director, working alongside experienced professionals. Your responsibilities will include:
Conceptual & Multimedia Development:
- Actively collaborate with the creative team (copywriters, strategists, UX designers) to ideate and develop innovative and original visual concepts that meet client briefs and brand guidelines.
- Translate complex ideas into clear and engaging visual solutions, learning to adapt them to a wide range of media: traditional advertising campaigns, digital, social media, events, and activations.
- Contribute to the creation of mood boards, storyboards, and visual presentations that effectively communicate the strength and versatility of concepts.
Graphic Execution & Aesthetic Taste:
- Assist in the conceptualization and execution of visually appealing designs, maintaining a strong graphic sensibility and meticulous attention to detail.
- Support the creation of layouts, prototypes, and mock-ups for internal and external presentations, ensuring that the aesthetics maximize the idea's impact.
- Contribute to the development of visual and style guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all productions.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including copywriters, strategists, UX designers, Account Managers, and Medical Writers.
- Learn to present design concepts, articulating creative choices and underlying logic.
- Stay updated on the latest creative, technological, and communication trends, with a special eye on innovations in the healthcare sector.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: Student or recent graduate in Graphic Design, Art Direction, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Conceptual Mindset: Strong aptitude for ideating and developing powerful and original creative concepts.
- Multimedia Versatility: Interest and curiosity in how concepts adapt and express themselves across various platforms (print, digital, video, events, social).
- Software Proficiency: Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD).
- Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing your ideation capabilities, versatility, and graphic sensibility.
Soft Skills:
- Proactivity, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
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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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