Group Head

Job Description 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. Job Description Reporting to: Executive Creative Director Location: Mumbai About Us VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R two of the world's most accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. We provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience, and commerce practices powered by deep data and technology expertise. For more information, visit www.vml.com. Roles & Responsibilities Creative - Partner with the Creative Director to shape the creative vision and ensure excellence across projects. - Create compelling copy and concepts across TV, print, digital, social, experiential, and integrated campaigns. Campaign Development - Conceptualize, develop, and oversee creative ideas across integrated platforms including TVC, social, print, and experiential. - Ensure all creative work is on-brand, strategically sound, and aligned with client objectives. - Collaborate closely with strategy, account management, and production teams to bring ideas to life. Client Engagement - Present creative work confidently to clients and internal stakeholders. - Build strong relationships with clients by understanding their business challenges and offering fresh, effective solutions. - Participate in new business pitches, contributing ideas and shaping proposals. Innovation & Quality - Stay on top of cultural, industry, and technology trends to drive forward-thinking creative solutions. - Push creative boundaries while maintaining brand consistency and quality standards. - Review and approve creative work to ensure it meets the highest standards of craft, originality, and effectiveness. Desired Skills & Experience - 5-7 years of creative experience in advertising or marketing, with a strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns. - Proven ability to develop breakthrough creative ideas across multiple platforms. - Prior experience leading and mentoring creative teams. - Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills. - Strong collaboration skills with an ability to work across disciplines and build client trust. - A balance of conceptual thinking and executional excellence. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram,LinkedIn, andX. When you click Submit Application, this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.