Senior Art Producer

WPP Production•Detroit, MI

2d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Art Producer manages the end-to-end creation of visual assets, bridging the gap between creative vision and project execution. They lead art teams, manage budgets and schedules, track milestones, and coordinate cross-functional pipelines to deliver high-quality content on time and on budget.

Requirements

Has 6+ years in advertising production, an in-house brand agency or production studio.
Holds a solid track record of handling high-stakes vendor contracts and budget negotiations.
Maintains a well-established network of industry contacts (producers, photographers, and production houses).
Excels at seamlessly collaborating with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Account Teams, Cross-channel Producers and Legal/Business Affairs.
Holds strong project management capabilities while juggling multiple fast-paced campaigns simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Develop cost estimates, negotiate budgets, and track all expenses across the production lifecycle.
Identify, bid, and source top-tier talent, including photographers, directors, illustrators, production companies, and post-production studios, in and out of WPP Network.
Facilitate casting, location scouting, and wardrobe approvals. Ensure on-set creative aligns with agency and client goals.
Oversee licensing and usage rights to ensure all assets are legally cleared for distribution.
Traffic assets through editing, retouching, color grading, and final delivery, ensuring approval through Creative, Product and Legal.
Actively mentor junior production staff on negotiation tactics, budgeting workflows, and vendor relations.