Digital Designer / Developer (1 year contract)

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

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.

The Digital Designer/ Developer is responsible for producing marketing assets across all digital channels for a range of local and global brands. This primarily includes digital banners and social media content.

Responsibilities

Digital Display and Social Media - design, adaptation and animation of digital banners and social media assets considering specifications and best practices - includes static, animated GIFs, HTML5 and Rich Media banners

Designing and building modular templates to enable automation of digital assets (HTML, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator)

AI-led content creation - using Generative AI and traditional editing techniques to produce high quality images and videos, keeping to brand guidelines and AI governance policies

Work with project managers/ account servicing team/ clients to advise on the best approach to tackling design challenges

Ensure all tasks, big and small, are designed and produced to the highest creative quality and standards

Able to interpret briefs, estimate effort and deliver within agreed timelines

Thoroughly QA work against the brief and brand guidelines before delivering

Experience and Skills

2-3 years experiences working with a marketing agency

Strong experience in design software, including Figma, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Self-motivated to learn new creative skills and software as the need emerges and the industry evolves

Experience with design systems and modular design to enable asset automation

Understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, colour and grid structures, and able to follow brand guidelines where required

Experience designing digital banners and social media content

Experience animating digital assets with tools such as ad builders like Google Web Designer and/or After Effects (nice to have)

Technical skills

Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript and an understanding of front-end development

Experience in GIT and development workflow

Experience in animation libraries such as Greensock

Experience in responsive development

Good knowledge in cross-browser support and fixes

Qualities

A problem solver, driven by delivering creative quality and efficiency

A team player always bringing a positive, can-do attitude

Conscientious with meticulous attention to detail

Self-motivated and proactive

Thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm under pressure

Passionate about digital, keeping up with the latest trends and influence on popular culture

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines

Able to follow clear instructions

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Why work here:

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

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