Description
WHO IS HUDSON ROUGE?
Hudson Rouge is an integrated luxury boutique marketing and communications agency within WPP that works solely on luxury brands, and is the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln automotive business across all channels. We combine brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production, and analytics to provide exquisitely crafted creativity. We are a small group of people, spread across several offices; New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, Mexico City, and we care for each other as much as we care for our client. We are an agency that prides itself on creating an irrational desire for luxury brands, and we look for uniquely talented people who are excited about doing their best work and want to grow with us.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Creative Director, Copywriter
Could this be you?
The CD, Copywriter provides creative leadership on agency accounts that represents the clients effectively in the marketplace. Contributes to the maintenance and growth of a strong, mutually profitable client/agency relationship.
In this role you will...

• Originate fresh, innovative creative ideas quickly for all budget levels.
• Translate ideas across various media (TV, Digital, Print, Experiential, Branded Content, Social).
• Ensure the quality of work produced is in line with agency and client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate projects, in addition to your own creative projects.
• Aid the CCO in reviewing work from other channels and teams, to ensure consistency and clarity across the brand.
• Serve as a positive, inspiring example and mentor to younger creative staff.
• Work with all departments in a collaborative, mutually respectful manner.
• Work as a lead on new business development. Be responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently present pitches.
• Recommend measures to improve work process methods and quality of product. (??)
• Maintain and support all company standards.
• Be nimble and flexible, performing other duties and projects as assigned.

You have...

• An outstanding portfolio that showcases highly conceptual abilities, along with the high-end production experience necessary for luxury brands.
• Impeccable writing skills with a love for storytelling evident in your work
• An ability to professionally engage with and take criticism from clients.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade.
• Experience leading projects.
• The desire and ability to work collaboratively with a small team.
• Experience with automobile or luxury/premium brands necessary.
• TV experience necessary.
• Experience across disciplines (TV, Digital, Experiential, Branded Content, Social, Print).

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• The physical and mental requirements to meet the above listed job responsibilities.
• Prepared to work in a hybrid work environment - both onsite in the NY agency 3 days a week & offsite

DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hudson Rouge (an operating unit of GTB Agency, LLC.). does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy-related status, veteran status, physical or mental disability where the individual is otherwise qualified, national or ethnic origin, or on any other basis where protected by local, state, or federal law.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $100,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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