Art Director

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

The OOH arm of WPP Media is looking for an Art Director with 6–8 years of experience in creative roles. You will be expected to work on brand communication, creative ideas, creative designs, and presentation decks. WPP Media’s OOH service is divided into five verticals (OOH, Experiential Marketing, Events, Rural, and Social Health Sector), and you will get a mix of all of these to work on. You must have the inclination to keep yourself abreast of the latest technologies to engage audiences. At WPP Media OOH, the canvas is wide and offers ample opportunities to win metals and earn accolades.

Reporting of the role
This role reports to the National Creative Director.

3 best things about the job:

1. Opportunity to work on varied clients, as we are the centralized resource addressing OOH and Experiential Marketing needs of all agencies within WPP Media.
2. Ownership of assigned clients, with responsibility for deliverables and their quality.
3. Opportunity to learn and explore AI platforms.

Measures of success –

In three months:

• Work on India’s top 3 brands.
• Handle 2 major initiatives.
• Possibility of 1 best emerging technology rollout.

In six months:

• Opportunity to participate in WPP Media training programs for personal and professional development.

In 12 months:

• Additional skill sets to add to your CV.
• Campaigns to showcase and submit for awards.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Managing creative development at all stages, from brainstorming and concept development to design (posters, press ads, leaflets, campaign logo units, backdrops), and overseeing execution.
• Working closely with business heads to develop creative ideas and strategies.
• Multitasking by managing work on new business pitches alongside regular client deliverables.
• Building and sharing information and expertise with project team members.
• Addressing daily creative design requirements.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing deliverables.

What you will need:

• Overall 6-7 years of experience in creative agencies, experiential marketing agencies, or design houses.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, InDesign, and others).
• Strong creative execution skills.
• A good understanding of human insights and behaviour.
• A go-getter, never-say-die attitude.
• Ability to think on your feet.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media 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.

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