Asset Solutions Director

Overview

Reporting to the Production Operations Director (UK POD), the Asset Solutions Director at WPP Production plays a crucial role in managing and optimising asset workflows, ensuring efficient delivery and maintaining high standards. The role is responsible for driving improvement in operational processes through technology and championing a solutions‑focused culture.

• Lead and mentor a team of 8+ resources based in the UK and India, overseeing Asset Managers, Rights Managers, and library leads.
• Manage and optimise asset workflows across UK production operations, ensuring efficient delivery and high standards.
• Oversee the secure, end‑to‑end asset ingestion process from production to final delivery.
• Develop and enforce asset metadata strategies, content organisation standards, and retention policies aligned with industry best practices and client compliance needs.
• Provide strategic support and advice on inter‑team and global communications and processes for asset management.
• Act as a key liaison between Engineering, IT, Production, MCR, clients, and external vendors to align on asset management goals and translate technical requirements for diverse audiences.
• Contribute metric data for client reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Serve as the subject matter expert on enterprise‑wide projects, offering deep architectural and operational expertise on asset management systems and best practices.
• Collaborate with the UK Head of Post Production and Project Managers to plan appropriate workflows for moving image post‑production.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data security, copyright infringement, and asset mismanagement.
• Design and implement tailored asset management solutions for specific client requirements.
• Assist the Production Operations team in establishing workflows, creative standards, and technical guidelines for post‑production.
• Oversee and provide guidance to the team of Asset Managers, Rights Managers, and the Librarian Team Lead, handling escalations, triaging queries, and managing cover.

• Proven experience in data handling and comprehensive asset management, ideally with a background in system architecture or lead librarian roles.
• In‑depth knowledge of post‑production workflows, particularly for moving image content.
• Track record of managing a team of at least three individuals.
• Strong ability to monitor workflows and processes, identifying opportunities for system enhancements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable information for non‑technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Stay informed on advancements in asset management tools, AI‑driven metadata tagging, and digital rights management, recommending relevant integrations and forward‑thinking strategies.
• Excellent administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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.