Midweight Art Director

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy 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, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

We are looking for an Midweight Art Director

Attention all creative rockstars! Join Ogilvy Social.Lab South Africa as our new Midweight Art Director! Picture a vibrant, collaborative space where minds ignite, crafting solutions that dazzle, thrill clients near and far, and lure talent and brands with extraordinary brilliance.

We redefine branding by merging genius creative with laser-focused distribution and optimization. Imagine a high-energy, open-plan office – a haven for innovation, fuelled by a friendly vibe that welcomes audacity.

Embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and reshape marketing and communications. Let's rewrite the rules together. Elevate brands in today's dynamic world. Ready to lead the charge? 

About You

You've got an eagle eye for detail that could spot a needle in a haystack! Nothing gets past your keen senses – you're the detail superstar we need. And when it comes to communication, you're the rockstar of confidence. Whether it's speaking or writing, you do it with a flair that leaves everyone in awe!

Strategy? Operation? You handle it all like a pro. You're not just about the big ideas – you make them happen, and boy, do you deliver! Results-driven campaigns? That's your playground! Fast-paced? That's where you thrive! You've got a track record of conquering whirlwinds with a smile, turning chaos into pure awesomeness.

So, are you ready to light up the stage, dazzle our clients, and turbocharge Social Lab's business results? Show us what you've got!

Responsibilities

• Develop exciting marketing experiences that tell compelling stories, connecting with customers and raising awareness.
• Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation
• Lead the craft and art direction of an idea across multiple channels
• Provide a clear, focused creative vision to both internal and external partners, refining and improving continuously.
• Manage external partners to create effective solutions across platforms, tailoring content for each channel.
• Inspire and uplift our internal teams and external partners (e.g., META, TikTok) to ensure campaigns shine with creativity and innovation.
• Direct the creation of diverse creative assets, from key art to trailers, encompassing brand-building and direct response ads through our tech tools.
• Collaborate with the Creative Operations Director to establish and maintain our Tech Stack, ensuring its adoption and consistency across our client portfolio.

Qualifications And Experience

• 5-8-years’ experience preferably within an advertising agency environment
• Strong conceptual background
• Award winning digital work within your portfolio &/or Experience/Key role in Digital transformation within an agency/team.
• Experience working with junior-mid team members and growing them simultaneously.

Offer

• A opportunity to work within a growing and trendsetting agency
• Global client portfolio
• Attractive package and benefits
• Continuous trainings. Career conversation and growing opportunities
• Flexible homeworking policy

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy 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.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.