Creative Technologist - AI Workflow Developer (6 month FTC)

Who Are We? T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world’s leading integrated creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, we bring together content creation and distribution into single end‑to‑end marketing solutions for brands such as Toyota, News UK and Five Guys. Our belief in the “Power of &” has helped us grow to a 1,500‑strong global network and we are certain of it being the driving force behind our next phase of growth in the AI era.

The Role The AI Workflow Developer is a hands‑on role within T&P’s Innovation team, responsible for building AI‑powered workflows, automation pipelines, and agentic systems as part of our Agentic Content Engine (ACE) programme and broader innovation portfolio. Working closely with the Technical Director, Innovation Lead, and cross‑functional teams, you will play a key hands‑on role in the development and delivery of AI workflows and systems, from rapid prototype through to production‑ready implementation. This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong technical judgement, initiative, and comfort operating with incomplete requirements. You’ll be expected to proactively shape technical approaches, make sound engineering decisions, and drive work forward independently in collaboration with the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build AI‑powered workflows and automation pipelines using n8n or equivalent orchestration tools, integrating LLMs, external APIs, data sources, and generative AI platforms.
• Build and iterate on agentic systems and multi‑step AI workflows, including RAG pipelines, structured data handling, evaluation workflows, and orchestration logic.
• Develop production‑ready integrations with third‑party APIs, handling authentication, webhooks, rate limits, error handling, and real‑world data variability reliably.
• Write clean, maintainable code in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript or Python, following strong software engineering practices including version control, documentation, testing, and environment management.
• Move fluidly between rapid prototyping, debugging, iteration, and production delivery depending on project requirements and timelines.
• Build lightweight front‑end prototypes or internal tooling where needed to demonstrate concepts, test workflows, or support client delivery.
• Collaborate directly with strategists, creatives, producers, and clients, translating briefs and business requirements into practical technical approaches.
• Support deployment and operational processes including cloud infrastructure, DevOps workflows, monitoring, and system reliability where relevant.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools, APIs, and workflow capabilities as the landscape evolves, identifying where they can add meaningful value to projects and delivery processes.
• Help establish scalable technical approaches, tooling patterns, and ways of working alongside the Technical Lead.

Key Skills

• Workflow Automation: Strong hands‑on experience with n8n or equivalent workflow orchestration tools, with the ability to design reliable, production‑ready automated systems.
• AI & LLM Integration: Practical experience building AI‑powered systems including RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, LLM integrations, structured outputs, and multi‑step automation flows.
• Programming: Solid coding ability in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python. Able to write maintainable, well‑structured code that others can build on confidently.
• API & Systems Integration: Confident integrating with external APIs and services, including authentication flows, webhooks, data transformation, and handling operational edge cases.
• Engineering Fundamentals: Grounded in software engineering best practices including Git/version control, deployment workflows, environment management, debugging, documentation, and maintainable architecture.
• Prototyping & Delivery: Comfortable moving between experimentation and production delivery, with the ability to rapidly prototype ideas while still maintaining engineering quality where needed.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communicator who can work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike.
• Self‑Starter Mindset: Comfortable operating independently, prioritising work proactively, and driving progress without requiring heavily structured oversight or detailed ticketing processes.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working across multiple parallel projects and evolving priorities in a fast‑moving innovation environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure including compute, storage, and managed services.
• Familiarity with vector databases, AI evaluation frameworks, observability tooling, or model monitoring approaches.
• Experience working within agency, startup, innovation, or creative technology environments.

T&P, part of WPP, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.