Midweight Art Director needed at Ogilvy South Africa

We are looking for an Midweight Art Director

• Attention all creative rockstars! Join Ogilvy Social.Lab South Africa as our new Midweight Art Director! Picture a vibrant, collaborative space where minds ignite, crafting solutions that dazzle, thrill clients near and far, and lure talent and brands with extraordinary brilliance.
• We redefine branding by merging genius creative with laser-focused distribution and optimization. Imagine a high-energy, open-plan office – a haven for innovation, fuelled by a friendly vibe that welcomes audacity.
• Embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and reshape marketing and communications. Let’s rewrite the rules together. Elevate brands in today’s dynamic world. Ready to lead the charge? 

About you

• You’ve got an eagle eye for detail that could spot a needle in a haystack! Nothing gets past your keen senses – you’re the detail superstar we need. And when it comes to communication, you’re the rockstar of confidence. Whether it’s speaking or writing, you do it with a flair that leaves everyone in awe!
• Strategy? Operation? You handle it all like a pro. You’re not just about the big ideas – you make them happen, and boy, do you deliver! Results-driven campaigns? That’s your playground! Fast-paced? That’s where you thrive! You’ve got a track record of conquering whirlwinds with a smile, turning chaos into pure awesomeness.
• So, are you ready to light up the stage, dazzle our clients, and turbocharge Social Lab’s business results? Show us what you’ve got!

Responsibilities

• Develop exciting marketing experiences that tell compelling stories, connecting with customers and raising awareness.
• Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation
• Lead the craft and art direction of an idea across multiple channels
• Provide a clear, focused creative vision to both internal and external partners, refining and improving continuously.
• Manage external partners to create effective solutions across platforms, tailoring content for each channel.
• Inspire and uplift our internal teams and external partners (e.g., META, TikTok) to ensure campaigns shine with creativity and innovation.
• Direct the creation of diverse creative assets, from key art to trailers, encompassing brand-building and direct response ads through our tech tools.
• Collaborate with the Creative Operations Director to establish and maintain our Tech Stack, ensuring its adoption and consistency across our client portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-8-years’ experience preferably within an advertising agency environment
• Strong conceptual background
• Award winning digital work within your portfolio &/or Experience/Key role in Digital transformation within an agency/team.
• Experience working with junior-mid team members and growing them simultaneously.