Mid-Weight Finished Artist

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

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 109,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 317 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 8th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

About VMLY&R

VMLY&R is a global brand and customer experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands. The agency is behind award-winning campaigns for blue chip client partners including Colgate-Palmolive, Caltex, Monash University, Ford, Pizza Hut and Defence Force Recruitment (DFR). VMLY&R is made up of more than 12,000 employees worldwide. Locally there are more than 200 of us within our 5 offices in Australia and New Zealand.

SUMMARY

The Mid-weight Finished Artist is an experienced studio operator, who has achieved a track record of success in the creative industry. The role works with creative, account service, production and technology teams on Agency projects.

The Mid-weight Finished Artist will be highly skilled in the key Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically InDesign and ideally with retouching capabilities too. Experience as designer a nice to have, but not mandatory.

The primary focus of this position is to work with existing concepts and brands and to extend these ideas into the correct medium. This is a fast-paced role that touches all parts of our award-winning agency. No two days will be the same and they will be surrounded by some of the smartest minds in the business working towards a common goal.

KEY TASKS

• Duties are to prepare finished art/concepts, as briefed by Production/Studio Manager/Art Director/ Designer and assemble artwork to a stage ready for graphic reproduction.
• To know our clients and their styles, thus meeting their requirements more effectively.
• To be a guardian of client styles and maintain quality control and continuity on said styles.
• To be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, getting all artwork done as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Have an eye for design, typography, layout, pre-press requirements, proofing and go the extra mile on all jobs, adding value where possible.
• To gain full knowledge of studio procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain and update internal systems (Project Management Software / Time Keeping Software).

KNOWLEDGE

• Technical skills in the creation of finished art.
• Computer literacy in: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.
• Time management.
• Have a positive attitude towards work. See the opportunities rather than the problems.
• 3-7 years of experience as a finished artist, preferably in an agency.

SKILLS

• To be able to communicate clearly with people, showing a deal of patience when required.
• Be able to learn particular Art Director’s styles in ways of getting work done.
• To be able to work with many people and personalities, such as Art Directors, Copy Writers, Production Managers, Account Management and other Graphic Artists.
• Exhibit a high level of integrity and honesty in all your dealings with staff, suppliers and external customers.
• Strong understanding of print design and required outputs.

VMLY&R AUNZ Highlights:

There are many things that make VMLY&R AUNZ an awesome place to work, but we think these are worth a special mention:

• Birthday Leave – a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year;
• Summer Days – 5 paid afternoons off each year during daylight savings time;
• Loyalty Leave – a paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary;
• Employee Assistance Program access and 24/7 support;
• LinkedIn Learning access for all employees.

VMLY&R is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consider