Creative Director-Copywriting

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 Motor Company 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 clients. We are an agency that prides itself on creating irrational desire for luxury brands, and we look for the uniquely talented people who are excited about doing their best work and want to grow with us.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Creative Director, Copywriter

What you’ll do: Drive new business growth by leading creative development, conceptualizing breakthrough campaign ideas, and delivering high-impact pitch presentations to prospective clients. Architect the voice of luxury across all channels, establishing a highly sophisticated, emotionally resonant copy standard for Lincoln and emerging accounts. Set the creative and copy standard for brand-level storytelling, ensuring all work is culturally relevant, premium, and perfectly aligned with upscale consumer expectations. Lead and mentor a collaborative, tight-knit team of copywriters and art directors, fostering a culture of high-end creative curiosity, craftsmanship, and growth. Own executive client relationships, confidently articulating, defending, and selling big, elegant creative ideas to senior leadership and luxury brand stakeholders. Oversee production pipelines from initial brainstorming sessions through to final execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

What you’ll need: Must be prepared to work in New York City, operating comfortably in our hybrid structure ( 3–4 days on-site in our NY agency & 1–2 days offsite). An exceptional, award-winning portfolio showcasing comprehensive 360-degree Tier 1 campaigns, masterful copywriting craft, and deep experience in the luxury, premium, or automotive sectors. Proven experience leading pitches and successfully winning high-end new business accounts within an advertising agency setting. Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing, inspiring, and protecting creative talent in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, with the natural ability to command a room, tell a compelling brand story, and mentor junior talent. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. _$100,000—$230,000 USDWe 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.