Senior Art Producer

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

Senior Art Producer

A Senior Art Producer manages the end-to-end creation of visual assets, bridging the gap between creative vision and project execution. They lead art teams, manage budgets and schedules, track milestones, and coordinate cross-functional pipelines to deliver high-quality content on time and on budget.

• Budgeting & Estimations: Develop cost estimates, negotiate budgets, and track all expenses across the production lifecycle.
• Vendor Sourcing & Management: Identify, bid, and source top-tier talent, including photographers, directors, illustrators, production companies, and post-production studios, in and out of WPP Network.
• Pre-production & On-set Oversight: Facilitate casting, location scouting, and wardrobe approvals. Ensure on-set creative aligns with agency and client goals.
• Contract & Rights Management: Oversee licensing and usage rights to ensure all assets are legally cleared for distribution.
• Post-Production Coordination: Traffic assets through editing, retouching, color grading, and final delivery, ensuring approval through Creative, Product and Legal.
• Team Development: Actively mentor junior production staff on negotiation tactics, budgeting workflows, and vendor relations.

Requirements

• Experience: Has 6+ years in advertising production, an in-house brand agency or production studio.
• Negotiation Skills: Holds a solid track record of handling high-stakes vendor contracts and budget negotiations.
• Vendor Network: Maintains a well-established network of industry contacts (producers, photographers, and production houses).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Excels at seamlessly collaborating with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Account Teams, Cross-channel Producers and Legal/Business Affairs.
• Organization: Holds strong project management capabilities while juggling multiple fast-paced campaigns simultaneously.

Pay

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $85,000 to $95,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.