Head of Graphic Production Studio

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.

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 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Head of Graphic Production Studio do at Hogarth? 

The Head of Graphic Production Services (GPS) manages a team responsible for the preparation and output of all web graphics (static and motion) for a range of interactive services across web/app/partner sites. The Head of GPS is a production expert with extensive experience in managing a team of web designers, production artists and motion graphics experts. As a key member of the Hogarth CA leadership team core responsibilities will include workflow oversight and process development, financial accountability, career development, offshore management, automation initiatives and collaboration with client leads. 

Key responsibilities:

• Overall responsible for the GPS client-partner relationship - key escalation point
• Works closely with the clients, Managers of Motion Graphics and Graphic Production to coordinate all work entering and exiting the studio
• Ensures all work produced is of the highest quality, down to the last pixel
• Collaborates with internal Hogarth counterparts and client leads to understand timelines, manage quarterly resources plans, and ensure staffing resources are always available
• Define effective longer term team strategy for future business planning
• Provides production strategy and planning for upcoming launches and updates to ensure production capabilities are understood and considered 
• Manages overflow of work when studio resources are fully utilized (prioritization / resource distribution)
• Oversees performance management and career development for the GPS team
• Actively participates in attracting top talent and employee retention
• Continually looks for ways to enhance productivity through process improvements, task automation and new technology. 
• Solid grasp of AI principles and how they can support in design / production tasks
• Leads by example and participates in culture development and management 
• Growth, development and management of new offshore teams to increase scale and utilize timezones effectively. 
• Remains current on technology and trends in graphic production 
• Work with commercial team to track / monitor budgets (weekly burn reports, quarterly and annual planning).
• Program of work oversight to understand high level studio project requirements and staffing needs (quarterly and annually)

Requirements:

• Proven success managing a production studio in an agency or marketing communications environment with tight deadlines and wider cross-functional dependancies managing and structuring large scale teams (60+)
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