WPP’s production house, WPP Production, has hired former No.8 creative director, Jim Allen, as Executive Creative Director, UK Post Production.
Working with WPP Production’s UK studio network and agency partners, Allen will oversee brand content systems, commercials, and high-end storytelling platforms for clients such as Ford, Henkel, Boots, and Unilever.
Timothy Last, Head of Post Production, WPP Production said: “Jim is an exceptional creative talent who combines deep craft expertise with a forward-looking vision for modern post-production. His background as a business founder, VFX artist and creative director gives him an intimate understanding of how to elevate visual storytelling. As we continue to scale our connected production ecosystem, Jim’s mastery in combining human craft with next-generation AI workflows makes him the ideal leader to drive creative excellence across our UK operations.”
Prior to joining WPP Production, Allen co-founded two major London post-production companies. In 1999, he co-founded Big Buoy, serving as co-Managing Director and Creative Lead for nearly 20 years.
Most recently, as Creative Director and Partner at No.8, he led teams across VFX, CGI and motion design, earning a consistent place in Televisual’s top ten VFX companies every year of his tenure. He also contributed to the strategic acquisition of Jam VFX. No.8 London entered into insolvency in June this year.
Allen has worked with directors including Ringan Ledwidge, Los Pérez, Dave Meyers, Oscar Hudson and Henry Schofield. His work spans global campaigns for Nike, Adidas, Sony, Range Rover, Google and Samsung, alongside music videos for Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and Stormzy. His portfolio has earned top accolades, including multiple Creative Circle awards, UKMVA awards, and London International Awards.
Jim Allen said: “There is a huge opportunity at WPP Production to fundamentally reshape how post-production and high-end craft are integrated into agency ecosystems. WPP has an inspiring vision for modern marketing production, and I am excited to help turn that momentum into world-class, beautifully executed work. By fostering a collaborative culture and combining cutting-edge technology with uncompromising human craft, we can push visual standards further than ever before.”
He will be based in London and report into Tim Last, UK Head of Post Production.
Jon Creamer
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