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Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. Who we are looking for: VML, Seattle is seeking an Associate Creative Director who possesses the ability to see the big picture and, while working within a team, develop keen concepts that exceed client objectives and expectations while engaging others. The VML ACD is responsible for conceiving and writing all forms of online advertising, social marketing, and email materials. What you'll do: * Innovate | Create interactive concepts and campaigns with an authentic cultural perspective. * Craft | Manage several projects and/or campaigns at a time. * Collaborate | Serve as a respected mentor to your team to execute interactive projects and tackle deadlines. * Energize | Spearhead client presentations and reviews, and work with your team to achieve results. Who you are: * A Builder | Build relationships as a trustworthy and essential team lead, and across relevant markets, regions, and businesses; easily recognized and trusted within the agency. * Curious | Continuously re-imagine how to partner with clients to build better futures for their business; pro-actively seek 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. Adapt to solve clients' challenges. * Visionary | Energize and inspire the creative team by communicating a compelling client vision, playing a part in the development of team members. * Highly Organized | Manage multiple projects, simultaneously, with many moving parts and deliver accurately refined creative copy on time. What you'll need: * Minimum of 6 years of copywriting experience with demonstrable client work or portfolio. * Minimum of 1 year of experience working in an agency setting is preferred. * Ability to think conceptually and strategically, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Strong understanding of interactive mediums and new technologies. * Interactive experience is preferred. Solid portfolios with strong concepts and headlines are essential. What we offer: * Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. * Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. * Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. * Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP,