Jr Art Buyer (Global Luxury brand)

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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 Jr Art buyer do at WPP Production?

The Jr art buyer will play a vital role in supporting the senior art buyer, and the wider creative team, throughout the design process and production of high-end advertising campaigns for an international luxury client. They will be responsible for securing high-quality images from a wide range of picture agencies and photographers, and negotiating the relevant image rights and usage fees. They will have an incredible eye for detail, a resourceful, proactive nature and enjoy juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring client expectations and project deadlines are met consistently and managed smoothly.

• Supports the senior art buyer with the day-to-day running of a busy art buying department.
• Collaborates with account managers, art directors and designers to fulfil a wide variety of briefs.
• Carries out extensive image research quickly and to the highest standards.
• Assists the design teams in the creative development of campaign layouts.
• Charts the use of images across multiple projects, keeping the tracker meticulously updated.
• Clears image rights, negotiates usage fees and manages expired licenses.
• Supports the account managers with legal advice around copyright and IP law.
• Manages image quality across print, digital, social and OOH campaigns, securing high-res files in the relevant formats.
• Seeks out new image suppliers and maintains strong relationships with existing suppliers.
• Remains constantly updated and aligned with the client’s brand identity, visual guidelines and rich heritage.

Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to the Senior Art Buyer, working at the company’s Soho office in London. You will also work closely with the account managers, art directors, designers and retouchers.

Requirements

• An in-depth understanding and appreciation of photography and photographic techniques.
• Picture research experience with a good working knowledge of international photo agencies, picture archives and contemporary photographers.
• Highly organised, detail oriented, proactive and resourceful.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent numeracy skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A diplomatic and collaborative approach to working with people.

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.

Inclusion and Impact

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.

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Contact

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