Technical Lead - Automation

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. 

The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. 

Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

A Hybrid working model

Now offices are fully open we have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations, something we hope will provide everyone much more flexibility to their working week. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for an average of 4 days per week for most people . Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information.

What does a Automation Technical Lead do at Hogarth?

The Automation Technical Lead plays a critical role in driving the successful delivery of automation projects within the Central Automation Team (CAT). This role is responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of artwork production in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator with exceptional project management, communication and analytical thinking capabilities. Coupled with a strong understanding of automation and project management frameworks, tools, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the key contact for Client WW based production teams and Hogarth internal Production teams (Print, Channel interactive and Image production studio) to ensure WW mechanicals are built to standards and automation ready.

          This includes:

• Providing guidance and support on file setup and best practices for automation.
• Collaborating with production teams to identify automation opportunities and develop solutions.
• Educating production teams on automation capabilities and benefits.
• Work closely with Client Print and Digital Producers, and Hogarth teams to develop best practice file setup and prepare automation strategies. 

          This involves:

• Understanding client requirements and workflows.
• Identifying potential bottlenecks and areas for automation.
• Developing tailored automation strategies that meet specific client needs.
• Improve existing automation tools and scripts, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

          Project Management:

• Oversee the entire automation project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Define project scope with other CAT leads, manage timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time to the required quality standards.
• Manage project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and mitigating potential roadblocks.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication.

          Performance Tracking:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of automation solutions.
• Track and analyze performance data, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Prepare regular reports on automation performance, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for future development.

           Process Optimization:

• Continuously evaluate existing business processes to identify opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Design and implement optimized workflows that leverage automation to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Understanding of workflow automation tools such as Switch.
• Interest in AI and innovation 

          Technical Expertise

• Experience with automation tools and scripts for design tasks (e.g., InDesign scripting, Photoshop actions and Scripts).
• Strong understanding of print production processes and best practices.
• Proven ability to execute within automation frameworks, tools, and technologies relevant to the Cat Team.
• Provide technical gu