What does the Senior Art Producer do at WPP Production?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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
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
$85,000-$95,000 USD
