Senior Producer, Hair Experience

WPP Production•New York, NY

22h•$60,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. What does a Senior Producer do at WPP Production? As a Senior Producer, you will be a creative production leader and critical thinker who elevates every project regardless of scale. Working closely with senior leaders, you will oversee day-to-day production responsibilities, ensuring projects are executed to the highest standards within established budgets and timelines. You will act as a primary, client-facing point of contact for both on-set production and complex post- production workflows. The ideal candidate will have ambitions that push production and technological limits, possessing deep experience across integrated platforms, physical shoots, and post-production management.

Requirements

7-10 years of integrated production management experience within a creative agency or global production studio.
Strong, proven experience producing hair care, beauty and/or cosmetics campaigns, ideally for major global brands. Candidates should have experience leading high-end beauty and hair shoots, with a strong understanding of the craft and technical requirements specific to this category.
Demonstrated experience working with high-profile talent, celebrities, models, hairstylists and beauty experts, including the production, talent and Business Affairs considerations that come with large-scale talent-led campaigns.
Proven track record in physical production, post-production (CGI, editing, VFX), and a strong portfolio. Experience in digital and experiential platforms is a plus.
Deep technical understanding of post-production workflows and physical shoot logistics.
Strong familiarity with SAG-AFTRA rules, talent contracts, and union/non- union talent costing.
Proven experience in budgeting, estimating, scoping, and overall project financial management.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in modern project management tools, software, and an openness to leveraging next-generation Al and production tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in digital and experiential platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Management: Scope, ballpark, and execute creative concepts, break down scripts, build detailed project schedules, and manage project scope from inception through final delivery.
On-Set Leadership: Lead physical production on set, facilitating all communication between the agency, clients, and external production partners.
Post-Production Oversight: Serve as the lead point of contact for complex post-production pipelines, overseeing CGI, color correction, and online/offline editing for broadcast, social, and digital deliverables.
Creative Problem Solving: Actively contribute to the elevation of the creative product; seek innovative, high-quality solutions to financial or time limitations.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate proactively with Creative, Account Services, Business Affairs, and Talent departments regarding milestones and deliverables to keep processes flowing smoothly.
Client Partnership: Serve as a trusted, client-facing partner, articulately presenting complex production plans to stakeholders with varying levels of production knowledge.
Industry Relations: Research, select, and negotiate with top-tier directors, cinematographers, and specialized vendors, maintaining the agency's reputation and standard of excellence.
Budget & Financial Management: Generate estimates, track invoices, manage budgets, and partner with Business Affairs Managers on final project actualizations and efficient wrap-outs.
Compliance & Talent Regulations: Maintain a strong working knowledge of client compliance, legal guidelines, and talent/union regulations (including SAG-AFTRA guidelines and costs) to advise both agency teams and clients.
Trend & Tech Leadership: Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies (including Al tools and next-generation production processes), and award-winning work.
Team Support: Mentor and support fellow producers, helping guide teams away from avoidable challenges using proactive risk assessment.