Virginia Wilhelmer

Virginia Wilhelmer

Creative Director at DDB Vienna
Vienna, Austria

About me

Virginia started her career after successfully completing her studies in law and art history by training as a multimedia designer in Innsbruck. After a period as an independent entrepreneur, she started her career at BBDO Vienna, where she worked for the Mercedes-Benz account. This was followed by an engagement at DDB Vienna, where the double graduate quickly advanced to Creative Director and took over the team around Wieselburger, Caritas and McDonald's. Virginia is responsible for numerous successful campaigns at DDB Vienna as Creative Director, participates in national and international juries. Virginia leads her team at DDB Vienna, where she is considered one of the agency's most awarded creatives. The sporty paragliding-pilot and passionate diver is a member of the Creativ Club Austria, is actively involved in promoting young talents and is a popular keynote speaker at various industry events.

Languages
  • German - Native
  • English - Pro
  • Italian - Basic

Positions

Creative Director
Vienna
Austria
January 2024 - Present (11 months)
Senior Art Director
Wien, Austria
2019 - December 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Art Director
Wien, Austria

Other professional activities

PHNX Tribute, Paris

Awards Jury Member 2023

Creativ Club Austria

Awards Jury Member 2023

CREOS

Awards Jury Member 2023

Creativ Club Austria

Awards Jury Member 2022

MAD STARS, Busan

Awards Jury Member 2022

Creativ Club Austria

Awards Jury Member 2021

CREOS

Awards Jury Member 2021

Tirolissimo

Awards Jury Member 2021

PHNX 2024

Awards Jury Member

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