Associate Creative Director, Art Director

Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC.

About the role

Associate Creative Director, Art Director must demonstrate strong conceptual thinking and the ability to develop big, breakthrough ideas across all mediums. They must have an in-depth knowledge in copy, art direction, design, and social as well as take responsibility and set standards for the overall quality of the creative product.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts with ACD Copywriter
• Own the creative work on assigned brands
• Manage the creative development process as it relates to projects
• Implement strategy and direction and provide art direction expertise
• Supervise creative teams as needed
• Ensure the quality and implementation of all work
• Participate in client presentations and help develop client relationships
• Expertly deliver creative that crosses all platforms
• Work with the Creative Resource Team to select and assign resources as necessary
• May personally work on creative assignments, within or outside of the group, or on major department explanatories and new business efforts
• Adopt management posture in representing the agency's interest in interaction with clients, staff, outside vendors, and other contacts
• Participate in recruitment efforts for the department by reviewing portfolios and interviewing candidates as requested by the Creative Resource personnel

Requirements

• 7-10+ years’ experience in an agency setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent management skills and strong leadership potential
• Expert in MAC software and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Benefits

Ogilvy celebrates its people fully, enthusiastically, and unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed, provide autonomy to seek out new paths, and support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines. We offer a competitive benefits package. Click here for more details.

Pay

Base salary range for this position: $75,000—$180,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.