Creative Artworker
WPP Production
| Company | WPP Production |
| Category | Design |
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 19 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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 Creative Artworker do at WPP Production?
As a Creative Artworker, you will be responsible for producing key visuals and master artwork for global brands, creating clear guidelines for their consistent application, and providing expert advice to the team. You will join an amazing team of creative and self-motivated professionals, working collaboratively across the full end-to-end process in a fast-paced, fun environment. This includes producing visuals, concepts, creative expansion, executional retouching, and final print-ready artwork across a variety of formats. You will ensure all work adheres to client guidelines, meets brand requirements, timelines, and deadlines, consistently maintaining the highest standards. You will be someone with an exceptional eye for detail and eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Create master artwork quickly and efficiently, in line with brand guidelines and the client’s creative requirements.
Establish and document clear brand guidelines and rules to enable consistent and accurate adaptations from master files.
Provide expert guidance and solutions to the team on design challenges encountered when adapting from master files and applying brand guidelines.
Take briefs from internal and external clients.
Demonstrate creative expansion ability, producing visuals and following through to print-ready artwork adhering to guidelines and specifications.
Execute creative and executional retouching across a variety of assets.
Monitor schedules and process work according to deadlines and all timescale requirements.
Deliver artwork of a consistently high quality, ensuring it is on brand and within agreed timeframes.
Demonstrate and champion a clear understanding of our client’s brands.
Work collaboratively with the print studio, clients, and the wider WPP Production team.
Communicate with all stakeholders articulately, sharing any issues or knowledge to ensure consistency.
Respond promptly to information requests from your line manager and management stakeholders.
Demonstrate sound judgment when giving direction or solving problems.
Report all non-compliance with processes or issues with files.
Suggest and implement areas for improvement in workflow and processes.
Follow relevant checklists for tasks.
Ensure all workflow statuses are completed and manage work using relevant HWW technologies, adhering to agreed processes and best practices.
Attend and input to meetings in relation to account relationships, team collaboration, workflow, workload management and issue resolution.
Be proactive in r