Senior Art Director

Job Summary

Who we are:

Burson part of WPP is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions world-class creativity next-generation production transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Opento help our clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information visit

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More about the role:

The Burson Studio is a team of over 40 creatives art directors designers content creators producers and videographers. As a Senior Art Director youll take a strategic and accountable approach to developing and delivering high quality impactful work and campaigns with teams managing agency relationships and building client relationships. Youll also possess a strong understanding of the earned-first approach and have the ability to craft campaigns with impactful brand storytelling.

What youll do:

• Lead the development and delivery of earned-first campaigns and creative platforms from brief through to presentation and production

• Take and shape client briefs defining clear creative strategy and guiding teams to high-quality outputs

• Build present and sell cohesive treatments and 360 campaign proposals

• Independently manage medium to large clients strengthening relationships and driving organic growth

• Collaborate with Studio Creative Strategy and Production teams to plan budget and resource work effectively

• Lead creative production projects with oversight from Creative Directors and Producers

• Champion innovation by challenging briefs and encouraging thought-provoking culturally relevant ideas

• Contribute to new business award entries and case studies supporting Studio targets and reputation

Experience that contributes to success:

• Proven experience leading medium to large creative campaigns and clients with minimal senior oversight

• Strong understanding of earned-first thinking and integrated marketing across social branding experiential and production

• Confident presenter with the ability to influence clients and internal stakeholders

• Experience managing and mentoring senior creatives fostering high standards of creative excellence

• Commercial acumen including budgeting scoping resourcing and revenue awareness

• Deep knowledge of social platforms and hands-on expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

• Ability to inspire teams share industry insight and nurture talent across disciplines

• Bilingual Arabic & English is highly desireable for this role

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