Jobs at Ogilvy Africa Network

Company Overview:

The Ogilvy Africa Network is the largest agency network on the continent, serving over 40 countries with a team of 900 people across Central, East, and West Africa.

Are you ready to bring bold ideas to life and shape the future of storytelling? We are on the hunt for individuals to join our growing creative team.

Art Director
Writer
Multimedia Designer
Creative Director

Jobs at Ogilvy Africa Network

Role Summary:

The Creative Director will lead and inspire a team of creatives, developing high-impact, award-winning advertising campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional creative vision, a deep understanding of the African market, and a proven ability to translate marketing objectives into compelling creative executions across multiple channels. The Senior Creative Director will champion creative excellence, mentor team members, and contribute to the agency’s overall growth and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership: Establish the creative vision and direction for campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand strategy. Lead brainstorming sessions, provide constructive feedback, and inspire the team to push creative boundaries.
Concept Development: Develop original and innovative creative concepts that resonate with target audiences and achieve measurable results. Oversee the execution of these concepts across various media, including digital, social, and traditional channels.
Client Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and marketing goals. Present creative ideas effectively, manage client expectations, and ensure client satisfaction.
Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and career development support.
Creative Strategy: Interpret marketing briefs and translate them into actionable creative strategies. Develop single-minded propositions and guide the team in their execution.
Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Introduce innovative creative approaches and solutions to keep the agency’s work cutting-edge.
Quality Control: Maintain high standards of creative excellence, ensuring all work meets agency and client expectations. Oversee the quality of all creative output, from concept to completion.
Project Management: Manage creative projects effectively, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Role Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Advertising, Marketing, Visual Communication, or a related field.
Experience: Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in a creative leadership role within an advertising agency, with a proven track record of developing successful campaigns.
Skills:
- Exceptional creative vision and conceptual thinking abilities.
- Deep understanding of the African market and cultural nuances.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in design and production across all media (digital, social, print, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of marketing principles and communication strategies.
- Ability to articulate creative ideas clearly and persuasively.

Art Director

Jobs at Ogilvy Africa Network

Role Summary:

The Art Director is a key creative force within the agency, responsible for developing and executing visually compelling concepts that align with brand strategies and effectively communicate brand messages. This role involves overseeing all visual aspects of creative projects, from initial concept development to final production, across various media including print, digital, and broadcast. The Art Director will collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, and other team members to deliver high-quality, innovative work that meets client objectives and pushes creative boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Concept Development: Develop and execute original visual concepts and style guides that adhere to brand standards and effectively communicate brand messages.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor teams of designers, photographers, illustrators, and other creative professionals to deliver outstanding visual products.
Brand Stewardship: Ensure the usability, consistency, brand relevance, and functionality of all visual elements across different platforms and media.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, motion development software, and other relevant design tools.
Client Collaboration: Present creative ideas and concepts to clients and account managers, providing clear rationale and demonstrating how the work addresses business and user needs.
Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest marketing and creative trends, identifying opportunities to implement new initiatives and technologies.
Business Development Support: Contribute design expertise to pitches, proposals, and client presentations, helping to secure new business.
Digital Strategy: Extend global communication strategies to digital platforms, refining the digital creative production process.

Role Requirements:

Experience: 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the creative/advertising industry.
Portfolio: A strong online portfolio showcasing a range of visual design skills and experience creating rich media. (Please include your online portfolio link at the top of your resume when applying.)
Skills:
- Strong visual design skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent project management and teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of print, broadcast, and digital communications.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
- Understanding of coding for digital projects (a plus).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to execute concepts to a high visual standard for client presentations.

Jobs at Ogilvy Africa Network

Role Summary:

The Writer is a vital member of the creative team, responsible for crafting compelling and effective copy for a wide range of advertising materials. This role demands a strong command of language, a keen understanding of brand messaging, and the ability to adapt writing style to different audiences and platforms. The Writer will collaborate closely with art directors, creative leads, and other team members to develop impactful campaigns that achieve client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Development: Create and execute impactful advertising campaigns and creative work that delivers results for clients.
Copywriting: Write clear, concise, and persuasive copy for various advertising materials, including print, digital, and broadcast media.
Collaboration: Work effectively within a team, collaborating closely with art directors and other creatives, while also being comfortable working independently when required.
Brand Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of client brands and their target audiences, ensuring all copy aligns with brand guidelines and resonates with consumers.
Quality Assurance: Maintain a high standard of writing, paying close attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and tone of voice.
Time Management: Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
Creative Thinking: Generate new, catchy, and convincing ideas to communicate advertiser messages effectively.
Production Supervision: Confidently guide and supervise the production of creative ideas.

Role Requirements:

Experience: 2-5 years of experience as a writer in advertising or a related field.
Skills:
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong understanding of advertising principles and best practices.
- Ability to write in a variety of tones and styles for different brands and audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for creative excellence.

Jobs at Ogilvy Africa Network

Role Summary:

The Multimedia Designer will create engaging and visually appealing multimedia content across various platforms, including digital and print. This role requires a highly creative individual with strong technical skills in graphic design, video editing, and animation. The Multimedia Designer will collaborate closely with content managers and other team members to develop high-quality multimedia assets that effectively communicate brand messages and enhance the user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Design: Create visually appealing graphics, illustrations, infographics, logos, and other visual elements for digital and print materials, ensuring brand consistency across all design assets.
Animation & Video Production: Conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit videos for various purposes. Create and design digital images, video animations, and textual animations.
Collaboration: Work closely with content managers and cross-functional teams (program management, community managers, developers) to generate creative ideas and concepts.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all creative assets meet a high-quality score (e.g., 95%) and are platform appropriate.
Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, prioritize tasks effectively, and adapt to changing project requirements.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in graphic design software, video editing tools, and animation software.

Role Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Experience: Proven experience as a Multimedia Designer or a similar role.
Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of multimedia projects.
Skills:
- Proficiency in industry-standard design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of creativity.
- Effective time management and project management skills.