Associate Creative Director

Ogilvy

What You ll Do

• Lead Creative Projects: Own the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality and strategically aligned output.
• Innovate & Execute: Generate impactful creative ideas, provide expert art direction/copy, and integrate AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior creative team members, fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment.
• Client Engagement: Present ideas effectively, build strong client relationships, and translate insights into compelling creative solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Understand and contribute to strategic briefs, ensuring creative work is on target and impactful.
• Business Acumen: Contribute to financial management and ensure efficient project delivery.

What You ll Need

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in leading creative projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to generate innovative and impactful creative ideas.
• Experience in developing and delivering compelling presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard creative software and emerging AI tools.
• Track record of successfully integrating AI into creative workflows to enhance efficiency and output.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior creative team members.
• A strong portfolio showcasing leadership in diverse creative projects, innovative solutions, and a proven award-winning record.
• History of generating proactive ideas and the ability to articulate how AI has been leveraged to enhance creativity and efficiency in past roles.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Creative Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and other relevant design/editing tools.
• AI Expertise: Deep understanding and practical application of AI tools and platforms relevant to creative production (e.g., generative AI for imagery/text, AI-powered editing tools, data analysis for creative insights).
• Presentation Tools: Proficient in presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote) with a strong ability to craft visually engaging and persuasive presentations.
• Creative Strategy: Strong grasp of creative strategy, brand guidelines, and market trends.
• Project Management: Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies to ensure timely and efficient delivery of creative assets.
• Digital Platforms: Knowledge of various digital platforms and their creative requirements (social media, web, mobile apps).
• Creative Formats: Good knowledge of various creative formats (above and below the line).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Adaptability and openness to new technologies and approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective client and team interaction.
• Ability to inspire and motivate creative teams.
• Openness to new ideas.
• Ability to manage challenging accounts.
• Strong listening skills to fully understand briefs.
• Ability to articulate creative ideas to other team members.
• Ability to apply natural curiosity to uncover the unexpected.
• Ability to generate fresh, original ideas from a brief.
• Ability to push boundaries of original thinking.
• Basic knowledge of creative formats.
• Ability to align copy with art direction and vice versa.