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Designer, Growth

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wundermanthompson logoWundermanthompson · Kansas City, MO
$45K–$90K/yrFull-timeOn-site1w ago
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About the role

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 . Who we are looking for: VML is searching for their next Designer to join the team. Designers at VML are self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude who create in a variety of media - websites, social media, online advertising, mobile apps and more. They are responsible for taking the lead and driving projects from an execution standpoint and must have solid design and software knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop visually engaging presentations, pitch decks and other marketing materials.
  • Conceptualize and design with interactive elements.
  • Translate complex ideas and strategies into clear, concise and visually appealing designs.
  • Maintain and evolve brand guidelines across all materials.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure visual and narrative alignment.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Stay up to date on the latest design trends and technologies.
  • Pay strong attention to detail and process.

Requirements

  • Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns - you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable and encouraging, especially when working across disciplines.
  • Passionate about creativity | Your partnership with creatives and ability to inspire ideas through execution is what gets you out of bed in the morning.
  • Optimistic and resilient | Dig in and figure out how to work around problems. Provide a balance needed to maintain stamina and positivity.
  • Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it's a mentality that makes the team successful.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a design role, preferably in an agency environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design skills and styles.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and presentation software (Keynote, Google Slides, PowerPoint)
  • Proven ability to work effectively as a team player, contributing positively to a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Editorial and/or print production experience is a plus!

Benefits

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.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, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally._$45,000 - $90,000 USDWe believe the best work happens when we're togetherHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)

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