Sr. Content Creator, Copy

Ogilvy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Ogilvy is looking for a Content Creator (Visual) with an exceptional background in social media creative to join our award-winning team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a group passionate about social-first design, telling compelling stories, and creating extraordinary experiences. In all things creative, we believe in pushing boundaries and clarity of execution. Our work spans brand identity, mobile web and apps, live action and animated films, infographics, advertising campaigns, and more. You have a refined eye, are conceptual, know how to tastefully use typography, and always strive towards excellence in your craft. You can concept, design and animate. You can demonstrate your passion to solve complex communication challenges in a fast-paced environment through strategy, concept and a deep understanding of how to exceed audiences’ expectations and engage them on behalf of our clients. If your portfolio showcases strong design and an extensive background crafting intuitive and innovative social experiences, we want to talk to you. You are: Ambitious and hungry – ready to take on a huge challenge. In love with your work and passionate about your craft. Eager to experiment with new techniques and visual styles A new wave creative: dreamer, doer, maker. You can work alongside a full production crew or in an office or apartment to get great content. You have a deep understanding of social platforms - functionally and platform mechanics + best practices. You are chronically online; understanding when a trend is right for a brand and when it’s not (i.e. bottle flips, TikTok dances, etc.) Ability to get super specific on what / why / how things can come to life and make sense platform-to-platform. Clearly understands the role the brand plays in social and the ability to adapt based on charter work and community-led feedback (finding that bridge) Ability to quickly adapt / maker mentality. A team player.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant professional experience
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially After Effects)
Demonstration of outstanding video-editing pacing and design taste
Strong background in illustration and color correction
Expertise in graphic design, kinetic typography & mixed media compositing
Demonstration of content creation for social media
An extensive portfolio that demonstrates the above skills
Passion for learning and self-improvement
Proactive and a self-starter
Positive attitude

Nice To Haves

3D modelling and sound design experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

A content creator is an architect of social media experiences, working with other copy, animation and creators capable of concepting, shooting, and producing social experiences.
You should be skilled at developing a variety of concepts and brand-appropriate visual styles, combining art direction with video editing capabilities.
Essential to this role is staying current with category trends, social, cultural, and media trends and experiences, and being a passionate advocate for great design.
Execute best-in-class social content by applying never-seen-before treatments and concepts to dynamic assets
Design and animate images, illustrations, text and graphic overlays
Video editing using mixed media for content across various formats and channels
Develop original illustrations; from simple iconography to complex environments and infographics
Deliver a high volume of content under tight timelines
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other creatives, strategists and project teams
Stays abreast of industry/advertising trends and applies them strategically.
Participates in brainstorms as required.
Take ownership of the work and ensure the finished product is polished
Combine humor and culture into asset creation ranging from simple GIFs to short form video
Generate unique design and promotional concepts that promote each clients brand position and identity, while enhancing the experience for the consumer
Actively push new ideas, tech and tactics in the social media arena
Professional poise while partnering with clients