Posted 12 June, 2026
Senior Art Director
VML
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Full Time
Reference: 102_701271_8474224002
We're growing our creative team in Melbourne and are on the lookout for a Senior Art Director and a Senior Copywriter who thrive on collaboration, craft excellence, and big thinking.
These roles are designed to operate as a core creative partnership, and we welcome applicants who either:
- apply as an existing creative duo (Senior Art Director + Senior Copywriter), or
- apply individually if you don't currently have a partner - we'll help create the right pairing internally.
Whether you come as a team or solo, what matters most is your conceptual strength, collaborative spirit, and ambition to produce outstanding creative work.
What you'll do
- Develop integrated creative ideas that are strategically grounded, culturally relevant, and beautifully crafted.
- Shape work endtoend in partnership with a Senior Art Director/Senior Copywriter and collaborate crossfunctionally across the agency.
- Present your thinking confidently to clients and internal teams.
- Mentor junior creatives and contribute to the Creative team culture.
- Bring strong knowledge of the digital landscape, creative platforms, and emerging cultural opportunities.
- Participate in pitches, award submissions, and agencywide initiatives.
What you'll bring
For both roles
- 5-7+ years' experience in creative agencies.
- A portfolio showcasing conceptual strength and integrated campaign craft.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for elevating creative work.
If you're a Senior Art Director
- Exceptional visual design and art direction capability.
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design tools.
- Ability to elevate the aesthetic and visual coherence of ideas.
If you're a Senior Copywriter
- Outstanding writing and storytelling craft across formats.
- Ability to define toneofvoice, build narratives, and simplify complexity.
- Strength in shaping compelling, culturally fluent brand messaging.
VML AUNZ HIGHLIGHTS
There are many things that make VML an awesome place to work, but we think there are a few worth mentioning:
- Energise Leave - 5 paid half days off each year, for time to recharge.
- Birthday Leave - a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year.
- Loyalty Leave - a paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary.
- Employee Assistance Program access 24/7 support.
- Mental Health Support.
- LinkedIn Learning access for all employees.
- Foundation Day - the anniversary of our establishment where every employee works together to give back to the community.
- PerkSPACE - a dedicated platform for employee benefits that help you save, grow and generously make life easier.
- Parental Leave - time off for new parents.
