Freelance Creative Director- Experience Design Job at VML in New York
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Freelance Creative Director- Experience Design This range is provided by VML. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Overview 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.
The Role Freelance Creative Director- Experience Design is sought to lead conceptual UX/UI design and mentor a talented team of UX designers, UI designers, and content strategists. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of experience design at a globally recognized agency, working across several of the world's most exciting brands. Ideally located in Atlanta, GA; New York City, NY; or Chicago, IL.
What you'll do
Lead and inspire: Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development to a team of talented UX/UI designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Drive strategic vision: Partner with client leadership and internal strategy teams to define and execute experience strategies that deliver measurable business results.
Champion user-centered design: Ensure that user needs and insights are at the heart of every project, advocating for best practices in UX research, UX/UI design thinking, and accessibility.
Craft exceptional experiences: Oversee the creation of innovative and engaging digital experiences across web, mobile, and emerging technologies.
Elevate design quality: Establish and maintain high standards for design excellence, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
Foster collaboration: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams, including technology, strategy, creative, and account management, to deliver seamless and integrated solutions.
Grow the business: Contribute to new business pitches and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
Stay ahead of the curve: Continuously explore and experiment with new design trends, technologies, and methodologies.
Qualifications 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of leading and mentoring design teams.
A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital experiences, demonstrating expertise in user-centered design principles and a passion for innovation.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A deep understanding of user research methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.
Experience working in an agency environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
A passion for emerging technologies and a desire to push the boundaries of digital experience.
Experience with design systems and component libraries is a plus.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected class status. We value diversity and strive to recruit a diverse slate of candidates.
About VML VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, visit our website and follow VML on social channels: Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. For additional context about our culture and initiatives, we also highlight our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives and the VML Foundation. Our people are the heartbeat of our organizationcreators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkerswho drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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In Summary: Freelance Creative Director- Experience Design is sought to lead conceptual UX/UI design and mentor a talented team of UX designers, UI designers, and content strategists . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of experience design at a globally recognized agency . VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief .
En Español: Freelance Creative Director- Experience Design Esta gama es proporcionada por VML. Su salario real se basará en sus habilidades y experiencia hablar con su reclutador para obtener más información. Resumen En VML, somos un faro de innovación y crecimiento en un mundo en constante evolución. Nuestro legado está construido sobre un siglo de experiencia combinada, donde la creatividad se encuentra con la tecnología, y las diversas perspectivas encenden inspiración. Con la fusión de VMLY&R y Wunderman Thompson, hemos forjado un nuevo camino como socio de crecimiento que es parte agencia de comercio UI, parte consultoría y parte potencia tecnológica. Nuestra familia global ahora abarca a más de 30,000 empleados en 150+ oficinas en 64 mercados, cada uno contribuyendo a una cultura que conecta valores, pertenencia y el poder de producción diferencias. Lider y inspirar: Proporcionar asesoramiento, orientación y desarrollo profesional a un equipo de talentosos diseñadores UX/UI, fomentando un entorno colaborativo e innovador. Impulsar la visión estratégica: Socio con el liderazgo del cliente y los equipos de estrategia interna para definir y ejecutar estrategias de experiencia que brinden resultados comerciales mensurables. Campeón del diseño centrado en el usuario: Asegurar que las necesidades y conocimientos de los usuarios estén en el corazón de cada proyecto, abogando por mejores prácticas en investigación UX, pensamiento de diseño UX / UI y accesibilidad. Crear experiencias excepcionales: Supervisar la creación de experiencias digitales innovadoras e interesantes a través de redes web, relaciones móviles y tecnologías emergentes de calidad. Elevate design: Establecer y mantener altos estándares para el diseño, garantizar la coherencia y la calidad en todos los proyectos. Promover colaboración transversal: Colaborar eficazmente con equipos creativos de gestión continua, estrategia tecnológica, mentores sin ánimo, incluida la búsqueda de soluciones creativas y desarrollar nuevas tendencias empresariales, mejorar sus capacidades y avanzar con una nueva tecnología de diseños y diseño integrados. Una sólida cartera que muestra una amplia gama de experiencias digitales, demostrando experiencia en principios de diseño centrados en el usuario y pasión por la innovación. Excelente comunicación, presentación e habilidades interpersonales, con la capacidad de articular conceptos complejos del diseño tanto a audiencias técnicas como no técnicas. Un profundo conocimiento de las metodologías de investigación de los usuarios, arquitectura de información, diseño interactivo y diseño visual. Experiencia trabajando en un entorno de agencia, administrando múltiples proyectos y plazos simultáneamente. La pasión para tecnologías emergentes y el deseo de empujar los límites de la experiencia digital. Nuestra gente es el corazón de nuestras organizaciones creadores, actores, innovadores, fabricantes y pensadores que impulsan no sólo marketing sino experiencias significativas que resuenan en cada acción e interacción. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- FullTime