Associate Creative Director, Art Director

Ogilvy•New York, NY

About The Position

Ogilvy is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art Director with strong conceptual thinking and the ability to develop big, breakthrough ideas across all mediums. This role requires in-depth knowledge in art direction, design, and social media, as well as the ability to set standards for the overall quality of the creative product. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge and experience in social creative as well as traditional advertising. Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy, who created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact, and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

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

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