Strong understanding of digital platforms including email, social media, and video
Experience in client presentations and collaboration with internal teams
Ability to align creative solutions with client business needs
Proven track record of incorporating client feedback positively
Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong creative vision with a fresh approach to assignments
Responsibilities
Serve as a brand steward, ensuring consistency across all creative outputs
Ideate and execute innovative marketing materials efficiently
Develop concepts that align with strategic goals and can be extended into campaigns
Collaborate with Copywriter to refine ideas and achieve creative vision
Coordinate with account teams to clarify project specifics like strategy and budget
Provide innovative solutions and insights based on industry trends
Maintain creative standards and oversee project timelines
Benefits
Empowerment with tools and resources for success
Autonomy to explore new methods and paths
Support from a network of expert colleagues
Opportunities to work on meaningful projects
Collaborative environment with a focus on team pride
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior (title) TEAM to bring a well-known brand to life. The team will concept a vision of creative possibility across various media touch points (TV, social, earned, activation, etc.), and will have the ability to form dynamic working partnerships with every level of the integrated team. What You'll Do as the Art Director of the team
Be a brand steward
Ideate and execute sound creative ideas for client marketing materials in an efficient and economical manner
Create concepts that show a thorough understanding of the strategy and are extendable into campaigns
Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of our client's brand tone and implement it into all creative jobs
Work independently and collaboratively with a Copywriter partner to develop ideas, refine concepts and ensure creative vision is achieved and client expectations are met
Work with account supervisor and/or account executive to obtain project specifics: strategy, budget and schedule
Team up with peers to overcome obstacles and create client success
Offer client and team members innovative advice and solutions from industry examples and experience
Help organize, maintain, and oversee creative standards and guidelines
Offer insight on creative briefs and schedules
Work within tight deadlines
Prioritize workload and manage time effectively - personally and for the team as needed
Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work that moves others.
Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.
What You'll Need
5-7 years' experience as a art director
Interest and a strong understanding of email, social media, video and other digital platforms
Experience presenting to and working with clients and internal partners
Demonstrated understanding of clients' business needs, and the ability to concept and design compelling solutions that align with overall creative strategy
Proven ability to listen, digest and resolve client feedback with a creative solution and a positive, can-do attitude
Capable of working on multiple projects, small or large, with various project leads
Strong creative and conceptual vision, with the ability to approach every assignment with a fresh perspective
How We'll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.
