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Art Director (Japan market)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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.

Role Overview

The Art Director on the BEAT team is responsible for visual design and art direction across the entire digital domain, playing a role in maximizing brand experience and user experience quality. Understanding brand strategy, business objectives, and UX design, they translate these into creative work for digital touchpoints including web, CRM, paid media, and various campaigns. Working closely with copywriters, UI/UX planners, designers, and producers, they realize consistent digital creative that leads to results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Visual Design & Art Direction Across Digital: Visual concept design and art direction for overall digital creative.
  • Design Policy Formulation Across Campaigns: Establish design policies for overall campaigns including web, CRM, and paid media.
  • Designer Direction & Quality Review: Provide direction to designers and conduct reviews.
  • Expression Design Linked with Copy & UX: Integrate expression through collaboration with copywriters and UI/UX planners.
  • Creative Explanation & Proposals to Clients: Explain design intent and present to clients.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Practical Art Direction Experience in Digital Domain: Art direction experience in digital domains (web, CRM, paid media, various campaigns).
  • Visual Design Ability Based on Brand Understanding: Practical experience in visual design and quality management based on brand guidelines.
  • UX/UI Understanding & Design Judgment: Basic understanding of UX/UI and design judgment ability that considers user behavior.
  • Major Design Tool Usage Skills: Experience using design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written English. Ability to communicate (read, write, speak) in Japanese will be added advantage.)

 

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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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