Associate Design Director

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company 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 ranks 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 Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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  

Ogilvy New York is looking for an Associate Design Director with a multidisciplinary background to join our creative team. This is an opportunity to become part of a group passionate about design, telling compelling stories, and creating extraordinary experiences. In all things creative, we believe in pushing boundaries and clarity of execution. Our work spans brand identity, advertising campaigns, and activations.

You should have a refined design eye, know how to tastefully use typography, and always strive towards excellence in your craft. You can demonstrate your passion to solve complex communication challenges in a fast-paced environment through strategy, concept and a deep understanding of how to exceed audiences’ expectations and engage them on behalf of our clients. If your portfolio showcases strong design and an extensive background crafting intuitive and innovative digital experiences, we want to talk to you.

What You’ll Do 

• Concept and execute sound creative ideas across various mediums in an efficient and compelling manner
• Collaborate with a centralized design team that works across various accounts and projects within the agency
• Present and pitch work internally and to clients; push for creative excellence
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level designers  
• Continue to develop and master your craft as a designer

What You’ll Need  

• 4+ years of experience working as a Senior Designer
• Experience pitching your work, taking feedback, and working collaboratively to find creative solutions
• Ability to provide thoughtful guidance and clear direction to creative staff
• Advanced skillset with the latest design and presentation software
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling solutions for clients in a variety of mediums 
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strength in organization, time management, prioritization, and ability to quickly adapt to changes

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.  

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 respo