Digital Creative Director

2 months ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

About the Role:

Ogilvy is seeking a visionary Digital Creative Director to join our team. As a key member of our creative department, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative digital experiences that captivate, engage, and convert.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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, and manage the creative process on projects.
  • Manage and 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 optimization 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 & conceptualization.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Highly conceptual (Must demonstrate with at least 5 projects).
  • Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking (Provide 3 examples).
  • Must have led the conceptualization 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 programs (Editing, recording, etc.).
  • Track record of winning international and local awards (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.

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.

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