Creative Partner

Ogilvy One is the Digital arm of Ogilvy South Africa.

We are focused on creating impactful relationships by design between our clients and their customers. We are on a mission to redefine the boundaries of creativity and technology. Our team is at the forefront of crafting innovative digital experiences that captivate, engage, and convert. We're looking for a visionary Creative Partner who is as passionate about the art of storytelling as they are about the science of CRM and digital technologies.

We are looking for a:

Creative Partner

As a Creative Partner, you'll be a leading light for both clients and agency colleagues; a self-starter with the ambition to match. They will be required to provide a vision, be an inspirational leader and a tenacious salesperson.

Requirements:

• Highly conceptual (Must demonstrate with at least 5 projects)
• Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking (Provide 3 examples)
• Must have lead the conceptualisation and execution of integrated campaigns and pure digital campaigns (Show minimum of 4 examples)
• Must demonstrate an understanding of digital platforms and digital channels
• Must demonstrate an ability to use multimedia programmes (Editing, recording etc.)
• Track record of winning international and local awards i.e. Cannes, One Show, Loeries, Clios, Bookmarks etc.
• Must demonstrate examples of leadership skills & problem solving
• In-depth working knowledge of existing and emerging technologies & platforms
• A strong understanding of best practice interaction and visual design principles

Key Responsibilities:

• You will help lead our passionate, multi-talented studio guiding all members to deliver exceptional digital led concepts to exceed client briefs and expectations.
• Be a thought leader within the team, so they can expect to be craft-led, strategically driven, and strong conceptual thinkers with a desire to transform brands by creating beautiful, intuitive, and human-centred products and experiences.
• Be tuned into all aspects of popular culture and the platforms and media it plays in, as well as have a strong point of view on what it takes to win in this space.
• Must be able to partner with a the Technical and Business Leads to ensure client work is run smoothly and delivered correctly.

Daily Activities:

• You will lead client agency/client brainstorms & workshops to determine KPIs, strategic direction and set ways of working to maintain client relationships
• Drive integration, with weighting on digital platforms
• Scope, plan & manage the creative process on projects
• Manage & mentor creative teams
• Work with other disciplines (Strategy, Development, Data, SEO, Design) to ensure cohesive team integration, and alignment with broader business objectives
• Be a champion for innovation on every project you touch
• Play an active role in campaign planning
• Drive real-time optimisation of the digital work in partnership with strategy and data
• Participate in pitches for new business
• Define the direction for overall campaigns
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Generate ideas and sell them into clients and other members of the team
• Mockup creative ideas
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
• Lead brainstorms & conceptualisation
• Oversee the craft. Whether it be the writing, design of an idea etc.
• Compile presentations for clients/figure out new ways of selling
• Attend client briefings & presentations
• Demonstrate thought leadership by keeping updated on industry trends

Software skills:

• Figma
• Photoshop
• After Effects (Would help)
• KeyNote / PowerPoint
• 3D Animation & Production (Would help)

Offer

• Full-time employment
• Work with local and global clients
• Attractive package and benefits
• Continuous training and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid work environment