About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the Role
Memac Ogilvy is seeking an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to join our dynamic team in Riyadh. This role is for a conceptual creative powerhouse who will lead projects, develop innovative concepts, and ensure high-quality execution for a portfolio of clients. The ACD will be instrumental in fostering team growth, maintaining client satisfaction, and pushing the boundaries of creative innovation, especially through the integration of AI.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Creative Projects: Own the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality and strategically aligned output.
- Innovate & Execute: Generate impactful creative ideas, provide expert art direction/copy, and integrate AI tools to enhance efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior creative team members, fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment.
- Client Engagement: Present ideas effectively, build strong client relationships, and translate insights into compelling creative solutions.
- Strategic Thinking: Understand and contribute to strategic briefs, ensuring creative work is on target and impactful.
- Business Acumen: Contribute to financial management and ensure efficient project delivery.
What You’ll Need
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in leading creative projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated ability to generate innovative and impactful creative ideas.
- Experience in developing and delivering compelling presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard creative software and emerging AI tools.
- Track record of successfully integrating AI into creative workflows to enhance efficiency and output.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior creative team members.
- A strong portfolio showcasing leadership in diverse creative projects, innovative solutions, and a proven award-winning record.
- History of generating proactive ideas and the ability to articulate how AI has been leveraged to enhance creativity and efficiency in past roles.
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
- Creative Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and other relevant design/editing tools.
- AI Expertise: Deep understanding and practical application of AI tools and platforms relevant to creative production (e.g., generative AI for imagery/text, AI-powered editing tools, data analysis for creative insights).
- Presentation Tools: Proficient in presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote) with a strong ability to craft visually engaging and persuasive presentations.
- Creative Strategy: Strong grasp of creative strategy, brand guidelines, and market trends.
- Project Management: Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies to ensure timely and efficient delivery of creative assets.
- Digital Platforms: Knowledge of various digital platforms and their creative requirements (social media, web, mobile apps).
- Creative Formats: Good knowledge of various creative formats (above and below the line).
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Adaptability and openness to new technologies and approaches.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective client and team interaction.
- Ability to inspire and motivate creative teams.
- Openness to new ideas.
- Ability to manage challenging accounts.
- Strong listening skills to fully understand briefs.
- Ability to articulate creative ideas to other team members.
- Ability to apply natural curiosity to uncover the unexpected.
- Ability to generate fresh, original ideas from a brief.
- Ability to push boundaries of original thinking.
- Basic knowledge of creative formats.
- Ability to align copy with art direction and vice versa.
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
