Senior Creative Technologist

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 Creative Technologist (Teacher)

Overview

The Senior Creative Technologist (Teacher) is an experienced educator and creative technologist with a proven track record of teaching advanced technical pipelines to individuals across a wide range of skills and abilities. They don't simply deliver materials, they develop multiple methods of demonstrating concepts to accommodate the various learning styles within their classrooms, ensuring no one gets left behind. This role will be part of the leadership for the Hex Studio. To learn more about the Hex Studio: here.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Curriculum Delivery
• Preparing each cohort for a career as a Creative Technologist in the advertising industry covering both the technical and human sides of the role.
• Developing and adapting curriculum frequently to reflect the fast-moving landscape of creative technology, AI, and emerging platforms.
• Providing feedback on all assignments and projects; clear, constructive, and actionable.
• Mentorship & Soft Skills Development
• Acting as a mentor and champion for the cohort's successes, building confidence, resilience, and professional identity.
• Ensuring soft skills are developed throughout the training programme: presenting, collaboration, client communication, self-advocacy, and creative problem-solving.
• Fostering community among the cohort and ensuring collaboration remains an integral part of the learning process.
• Personal Development & Industry Engagement
• Continuously pushing your own craft, staying current with the latest tools, models, and pipelines across creative technology.
• Bringing real-world project experience and industry insight into the classroom, grounding teaching in practical application.
• Contributing to the wider Creative Technology team's knowledge base through R&D, internal sharing, and thought leadership.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of experience working in creative technology, with hands-on delivery across multiple disciplines.
• Multi-year teaching or training experience, formal or informal with demonstrated ability to educate groups of varying skill levels.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D pipelines (Unreal Engine, Blender, or similar).
• Proficiency in creative coding (Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and an understanding of how to teach others to use them effectively.
• Confident and engaging presenter comfortable in front of classrooms, clients, and senior leadership.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to break down complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable in client-facing environments, with the professional awareness to prepare others for those situations.
• A genuine passion for developing others patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt your approach to meet people where they are.
• Experience managing or contributing to multi-disciplinary projects in an agency or creative studio environment.

Pay

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range as listed 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, click here for more details.

US Pay Range: $100,000—$230,000 USD

Why Work Here?

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.