Associate Creative Director

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $230K/yrMid Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own creative tech and AI driven storytelling across HEX campaigns, guiding cross-functional teams from brief to execution and aligning with client needs.

  • Creative Tech & AI: Lead bold, data-informed concepts across AI, gaming, and immersive experiences.
  • Team & Stakeholder Leadership: Mentor the team, unblock blockers, and build strong agency and client relationships.
  • Strategy & Execution: Shape state-of-the-art narratives by translating customer insights into creative delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creative Technologist Leader : Define and execute creative projects for HEX campaigns through AI, Gaming, experience and more, from brief to execution.
  • AI-Driven Innovation : Champion the use of generative AI and emerging technologies in creative development. Lead cross-functional initiatives to explore new storytelling formats and data-informed creativity.
  • Strategic Mind : Supporting the team in utilising data for insights and proof of concept. Shape a state-of-the-art narrative by leading the creative processes with customer and client needs in mind.
  • Creative Excellence through Craft : Great attention to detail, from presentation to execution. The candidate will raise the quality bar on all projects, big or small.
  • Team Leadership : Manage the team members, providing mentorship and inspiring them. Work closely with the Creative Technologists to remove blockers and ensure team satisfaction and motivation remain high.
  • Strong Team Player : HEX collaborates with all partners across WPP. The candidate will show enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude, building strong relationships with our agency partners and clients.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of advertising industry experience (or related industry), including 5+ years of team leadership in a creative leadership role.
  • An Art Direction background with strong understanding of technology including AI tools, generative design, UX/UI etc.
  • Leading campaigns for top global clients through different regions and markets.
  • Exceptional creative judgment with a portfolio showcasing bold, innovative, and effective work.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to bridge creative, tech, and business priorities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and team-building skills.
  • Global mindset with deep cultural awareness for emerging trends in art, technology and culture.

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
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Content Production for the Future of Marketing. WPP Production is the world's largest content production company. We unite global production capabilities and creative producers into a single, seamlessly integrated platform. Leveraging Generative AI, virtual production, and our High Velocity Content Studio, we deliver unparalleled innovation, speed, and scale with a singular vision at our core - to transform content creation for clients that redefine the future of marketing.

London, England, GBR
297 employees (94 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~297

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
41 (14% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
1.4 years
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