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Associate Creative Director, Art Director

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New York, New York
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About the Role

At Ogilvy, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations space, Borderless creativity inspiring brands and people to make lasting impact.

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Ogilvy  </strong></p>

<p>Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since Ogilvy was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently <a href="https://www.Ogilvy.com/ideas/Ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-rankings-third-straight-year" target="_blank">ranks</a> as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit <a href="http://www.Ogilvy.com/" target="_blank">Ogilvy.com</a>, and follow us on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31Se_7mxpVAamp;quot; target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/ogilvy__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SccaJbNMQamp;quot; target="_blank">X</a>,<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31SfRZhifmAamp;quot; target="_blank"> Instagram</a>, and<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/Ogilvy/__;!!FMox2LFwyA!4Z5sYRsQCsdV4dIxzo5cqM97oclKST23C6w0s209mLcXxT5_tuCL0fM31ScfS6rLGgamp;quot; target="_blank"> Facebook.</a></p>

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<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>

<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><div class="page">

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<p><strong>Associate Creative Director, Art Director</strong></p>

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<p><strong>About Ogilvy </strong></p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p><strong>About the Role </strong></p>

<p>Associate Creative Director, Art Director must demonstrate strong conceptual thinking and the ability to develop big, breakthrough ideas across all mediums.  They must have an in-depth knowledge in copy, art direction, design and social as well as take responsibility and set standards for the overall quality of the creative product. The ACD Copywriter should have a strong knowledge and experience in social creative as well as traditional.</p>

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<p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>

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<li>Develop creative concepts with ACD Copywriter</li>

<li>Own the creative work on assigned brands.</li>

<li>Manage the creative development process as it relates to projects</li>

<li>Implement strategy and direction and provide art direction expertise</li>

<li>Supervise creative teams as needed</li>

<li>Ensure the quality and implementation of all work</li>

<li>Participate in client presentations and help develop client relationships</li>

<li>Expertly deliver creative that crosses all platforms</li>

<li>Work with the Creative Resource Team to select and assign resources as necessary</li>

<li>May personally work on creative assignments, within or outside of the group, or on major department explanatories and new business efforts.</li>

<li>Adopt management posture in representing the agency's interest in interaction with clients, staff, outside vendors and other contacts.</li>

<li>Participate in recruitment efforts for the department by reviewing portfolios and interviewing candidates as requested by the Creative Resource personnel.</li>

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<p><strong>What You’ll Need </strong></p>

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<li>7-10+years’ experience in an agency setting</li>

<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li>

<li>Excellent management skills and strong leadership potential</li>

<li>Expert in MAC software and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.</li>

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<p><strong>How We’ll Support You</strong></p>

<p>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.</p>

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</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. </em><em>We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">here</a> for more details.</em></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$75,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$180,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. </p>

<p>We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. </p>

<p>Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.</p>

<p><span data-teams="true">Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></p>

<p>If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@Ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.</p></div>

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Common questions candidates ask about this role and Ogilvy's workplace

Ogilvy has been growing brands and businesses since 1948. Over the last 75 years, as the world has evolved, Ogilvy has been there. We uphold our legacy through borderless creativity —operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection of talent and capabilities. Our founder, David Ogilvy, created a culture that respected and cared about its people and its clients, and those core values remain at the heart of everything we do. They are not a rigid set of rules, but beliefs that inform how we behave, how we set expectations for our work, and how we hire. We are: Pervasively Creative, Adaptively Connected, Relentlessly Curious, Divinely Discontented, Eternal Craftspeople.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Ogilvy's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Ogilvy is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Financial & Retirement, Family & Parenting, Vacation & Time Off, Professional Development, Perks & Discounts. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Fearless Creativity and Genuine Collaboration and People-First Leadership.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Celebrate Every Perspective and Invest in Your Growth.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2023.

Ogilvy currently has 176 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Account/Client Services, Public Relations, Creative. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/ogilvy/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Ogilvy's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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