About the job 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