Art Director

About the Role  

The person in this position plays an important role in deciding the quality of the creative output. Not only actively contribute your own ideas, but also be responsible for the execution of the creative work. Deeply embed the Client's brand and products through visual language among target customers. Form an inseparable partner relationship with the copywriters, and use a combination of rationality and sensibility to create a boutique art.

What you'll need to succeed?

Creative Capabilities

• Comprehend communication strategies through creative briefings, and innovative ideas with copywriters.
• Produce design drafts for teams and clients based on different communication channels.
• Act as the main force of visual execution and be responsible for quality control.
• Have good communication skills and teamwork skills when working with collaborators.
• Be passionate about emerging tech knowledge, share helpful information with colleagues, and provide inspiring creative ideas for works.
• A keen eye on craft and proficiency in mainstream design software.
• Responsible for creative and effectiveness recognition at local and international awards competitions and new/existing business growth.

Client Management

• Communicate with both account colleagues and Clients to gain a better understanding of Clients’ needs, and provide efficient creative solutions.

Strategy

• Work with planners to develop communication strategies as needed.

Leadership & People Management

• Set an example of protecting Ogilvy’s reputation.
• Stay motivated and constantly improve professional skills in creating work.
• Stay positive, regardless of success or failure.
• Be humble, respect and trust others to create a comfortable working environment.
• Take responsibility and keep commitments when facing huge challenges or mistakes.
• Abide by the WPP Code of Business Conduct

It’s Great If You Have

• Over 1.5 years of impactful experience in the creative industry.
• Exceptional skills in visual arts and design, combined with strong verbal communication and technical art direction abilities.
• Passion for pop culture, with a knack for leveraging emerging trends to stay ahead of the ad world while using cutting-edge techniques. 
• A contagious enthusiasm and an ability for bringing out the best in every team member.
• Highly organized and adaptable, excelling under pressure while managing diverse projects. Consistently delivers high-quality results on time, aligned with Ogilvy's standard of excellence.

 

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 work with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.