Hudson Rouge, part of WPP, is a luxury boutique marketing and communications agency that works solely on luxury brands and is the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln Automotive business across all channels. We combine brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production and analytics to provide exquisitely crafted creativity. We are a small group of people spread across several offices — New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, and Mexico City — and we care for each other as much as we care for our clients. We are an agency that prides itself on doing the un-usual, and we also look for unusual talent: people who are excited about doing their best work and want to grow with us. We are an agency that prides itself on the highest levels of craft and concept.
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Art Director
Could this be you?
The Art Director provides outstanding creative solutions that represent our Agency’s brands effectively in the marketplace. Contributes to the maintenance and growth of a strong, mutually profitable client/agency relationship.
In this role you will…
- Originate fresh, innovative creative ideas in a timely manner at all budget levels.
- Translate ideas across various media (TV, Digital, Print, Experiential, Branded Content, Social).
- Ensure the quality of work produced is in line with agency and client expectations.
- Work with all departments in a collaborative, mutually respectful manner.
- Work on new business development. Be responsible for ideas and creative work, and competently present pitches.
- Maintain and support all company standards.
- Be nimble and flexible, performing other related duties and projects as assigned.
You have…
- An outstanding portfolio that showcases highly conceptual abilities, along with an awareness of high-end production experience necessary for luxury brands.
- The desire and ability to work collaboratively with a small team.
- Experience with automobile or luxury/premium brands is preferred, but not necessary.
- Video content experience is preferred
- A great sense of current culture, and knowledge of, and passion for, the social space.
- A discerning eye, and excellent design skills, to be able to bring luxury brands to life in a compelling and visually unique manner.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- The physical and mental requirements to meet the above listed job responsibilities.
- We work on-site in our NY office @3WTC 3-4 days a week & work remotely the other 1-2 days
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (Hudson Rouge) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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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Skills Required
- Outstanding portfolio showcasing highly conceptual abilities
- High-end production experience for luxury brands
- Collaborative team experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent design skills for luxury brand representation
What We Do
We are an integrated, luxury marketing boutique, headquartered in New York with offices in Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto and Mexico City. Founded in 2012, and part of WPP, we specialize in understanding, optimizing and amplifying the unspoken codes that contribute to the staying power of luxury brands and services. At Hudson Rouge, we provide a channel-agnostic, integrated approach and broad service offering, to clients in the ultra-competitive luxury sector. We are an agency founded with the mission of bringing together the best minds in luxury marketing and brand publishing. From concept to execution, we work on overall brand strategy, media promotion, and creative across digital, traditional, social, experiential, and emerging technology. We aim to cultivate meaning, and, in turn, meaningful work. We’re constantly looking for what’s next, while grounding ourselves in what’s relevant today.
