Careers at Ogilvy South Africa

• Are you a passionate Digital Designer with a knack for delivering exceptional design solutions across digital projects? Look no further! We are searching for a highly creative individual who possesses supreme attention to detail and strong leadership skills to join our dynamic team.
• As an exceptionally talented graphic designer, you will bring your own unique flair to our agency and consistently develop outstanding solutions, regardless of the brief or sector. We don't just want you to take a brief; we want you to collaborate with our diverse team, generate exciting ideas, and create beautiful work and campaigns for the wide range of brands we work with.
• In addition to your creative prowess, we need someone who can keep their ducks in a row. With multiple accounts to work across, time management skills are crucial. You will be responsible for managing your own workload efficiently, meeting project deadlines, and ensuring smooth communication and coordination within the team.
• Ideally, we're seeking someone with 5+ years of experience working across a broad range of clients and multiple sectors. Your expertise in Adobe Creative Suite is a must-have, as it will be your primary tool for creating visually stunning designs. Additionally, any experience with After Effects will be a bonus, as it will allow you to bring motion and interactivity to your work.
• As a senior designer, you will play a vital role in guiding and mentoring junior members of the team. Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance will be crucial to your success. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, strategists, and account managers, to ensure a cohesive and impactful creative direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in graphic design, showcasing a portfolio that reflects your talent and creativity.
• Possess the skills to lead and inspire a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
• Exhibit a keen eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of design deliverables.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, actively participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing innovative ideas.
• Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced agency environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver projects on time.
• Effectively communicate with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering design solutions that align with their brand and objectives.
• Have a diverse portfolio demonstrating experience across different sectors and clients, showcasing versatility in design styles and approaches.
• Possess expert-level knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, utilising them to create visually striking designs.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of digital design principles and user interface.
• Ideally, have experience with tools like After Effects to bring motion and interactivity to designs, enhancing their visual impact.

Key Requirements:

• Strong track record of successfully executing design projects.
• Possess the ability to think strategically and understand the larger business goals and objectives when creating design solutions.
• Show proficiency in brand development and brand strategy, understanding how design can effectively communicate and strengthen a brand's identity.
• Excel in generating and developing innovative and engaging design concepts that align with project objectives and target audiences.
• Display strong typographic skills, understanding how to effectively use typography to enhance visual communication and create impactful designs.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing for digital platforms, including responsive web design, mobile applications, and interactive experiences.
• Show the ability to provide art direction and lead photo shoots or collaborate with photographers and illustrators to bring concepts to life.
• Stay up to date with design trends, industry innovations, and emerging technologies

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YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be responsible for reporting on social media activity across the social media landscape for multiple European markets.
• Analyse social and digital data through a set of tools (Social Listening tools like Synthesio, Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Competitive Analysis tools like Rival IQ, Audience Analysis tools like Profiler or Global Web Index, Trends and Search Analysis tools like SEMrush etc.) based on a client briefing.
• Develop custom approaches leveraging available data sets and technologies to deliver on actionable insights to inform strategic recommendations.
• Support planners in developing data-validated strategies bringing data richness to what consumers, communities or creators are ‘saying’, ‘sharing’ and ‘searching’ online.
• Design insightful reports and audits with strategic recommendations.
• Deliver high-quality service to local and international clients.
• Collaborate with WPP and external data providers.
• Client facing for the presentation of your reporting work.

YOUR TRACK RECORD SHOWS:

• 2 to 6 years of experience in Social/Digital Data Analytics, Insights and Digital/Social Strategy (seniority level to be determined based on your background and experience).
• Strong research and analytical skills - understand how to apply qualitative and quantitative learnings and turn them into actionable insights
• Comfortable using social and digital monitoring technologies such as Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Meltwater, SEMrush, etc.
• Expert in the understanding of social media and established understanding of the wider digital communication landscape.
• Ability to work effectively, proactively and seamlessly amongst a global, integrated agency team.

MUST-HAVE:

• Sprinklr expertise
• Always-on reporting, analytics and insights generation.
• Expert spreadsheet and data analysis capabilities
• A strong understanding of today’s social media landscape.
• A strong understanding of Social media performance metrics/KPIs for both organic and paid media.
• Strong reporting and visualisation skills

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Always-on social listening analysis and insights generation.
• Cultural tracking (including trends) and insights generation for always-on and campaign use.
• Dashboarding, data collection and data visualisation experience

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• The Senior Digital Strategist will be a key player of the C2 Intelligence Team in South Africa, increasing the awareness of our offering and growing the business. Reporting directly to Data & Intelligence Director. The Senior Digital Strategist will help the team deliver the work to the highest standards by building and leading data informed strategies. Working closely with other departments (Creative, Strategy, Experience), other agencies across the Ogilvy network, and stakeholders from WPP organisation.
• The Senior Digital Strategist must be an expert in the full range of digital and social media disciplines and channels. They will drive the data strategy within the team and help translate the analysis into actionable insights and recommendations. Excellent strategic thinking and executive communication skills are required.

Key responsibilities:

• Development of digital marketing strategies using data and technology in line with clients’ objectives
• Translate the data analysis and research into actionable insights and recommendations for our client portfolio (direct, Ogilvy and WPP network)
• Work with the team of Data Analysts and provide them with necessary feedback, support and guidance
• Own projects and clients to deliver the work to world class standards, and to make sure that decisions and actions are informed with data
• Analyse social and digital data by using 3rd party tools (e.g. Synthesio, Sprinklr, Unmetric, Profiler, Social Lab Proprietary Tools, GWI etc…) based on particular need
• Research through platforms available thanks to WPP contracts (e.g. eMarketer, WARC, Forrester, Mintel)
• Using segmentation and other relevant data to develop audience persona’s and clearly defined, targetable audiences across digital channels
• Support planners in developing data-validated strategies bringing data richness to what consumers are ‘saying’, ‘sharing’ and ‘searching’
• Help to create new, commercially viable data products
• Collaborate with WPP and external data providers
• Design insightful reports and audits with strategic recommendations which are aimed to answer business questions
• Client facing for the presentation of intelligence work
• Contribute to the new business projects across the network
• Lead training and coaching in the intelligence field for the team and for the broader network

 Qualifications and skills:

• Min 5 years of experience in digital strategy / research / data analysis
• Experience in strategy consulting and/or marketing strategy across multiple industries and in an agency environment
• Strong research skills - understand how to apply qualitative and quantitative learnings towards actionable recommendations
• Experience in social listening, social data analytics, social strategic planning, digital benchmarking, audience analysis and first-party data analytics
• Candidate must have data analytical skills and spreadsheet capabilities; can build detailed business case/ROI modelling
• Ability to work effectively, proactively and seamlessly amongst an integrated agency team
• Proven ability to bring strategic challenges to life in a way that convinces and inspires creative teams and clients

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• Ogilvy Social.Lab is looking for an experienced Project Manager, with a strong digital background. The role is pivotal in orchestrating and steering a diverse range of digital projects spanning various markets and brands across Media, Content and intelligence. The Project Manager oversees the coordination and execution of these projects, guiding them from initial briefing to successful delivery. 
• We believe that strong, agile & capable project management fuels our business growth through seamless collaboration with our solutions teams to deliver brilliant work that impacts our clients' businesses. 
• This role involves meticulous planning and follow-up. Crucial to this position is a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of digital marketing across content creation, media and strategy.  As a Project Manager, you are responsible for ensuring work is produced efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Client Management & Project Delivery:

• Own client projects from start to finish, acting as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business objectives and translate them into actionable project briefs for internal teams.
• Develop and manage project status documents, reporting back to relevant stakeholders regularly.
• Collaborate effectively with internal creative, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery of high-quality work.
• Proactively manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and roadblocks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage client expectations effectively, providing regular updates and proactively addressing any concerns.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement and optimize future project delivery.
• Ability to manage a creative team in relation to both capacity and effective resourcing, flagging any potential capacity risks in advance. 
• Ability to QA creative work against brand guidelines with a strong attention to detail. 
• Understands the creative process astutely ensuring timelines & resources are aligned from start to finish. 
• Comfortable in debriefing a team of creatives and allocating tasks accordingly. 
• Ability to track project delivery against original SLA or scope. 
• Seamlessly manages & organizes creative presentations, folders with proficient skills in Google slides. 
• Ability to debrief & work through client feedback in order to provide a clear direction for a creative team. 

Team Collaboration & Leadership:

• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Forecast necessary resources aligned with project requirements.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations, including scheduling, task management, and communication within the project team. 
• Support the Project Director/Business Unit Director in client-facing engagements, including presentations and meetings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to aid overall performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of the broader Client Service team.

Financial & Administrative Management:

• Develop and manage project scopes of work (SOWs) and budgets.
• Create and submit accurate and timely purchase orders (POs) and pre-approval authorization forms (PAAFs).
• Manage project invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
• Track and manage project expenses, ensuring adherence to budget.
• Accurately track and record time spent on projects using the Ogilvy platform.
• Provide timely and accurate internal and client reconciliations as needed.

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a project management role within an agency setting, preferably with a focus on social media and digital marketing.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing – content creation, media and strategy/intelligence. 
• Experience working with cross-functional or global teams, managing cultural nuances and diverse perspectives.
• Ability to keep a team motivated and moving forward. 
• Experience with project management tools and software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Jira).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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About you

• You're the life of the design party, making friends with pixels and people alike! Your thought ducks in a row, and your action game is top-notch! You can wrangle tasks like a pro, juggling them with style and pizzazz and don't just handle big projects, you conquer them with multiple priorities like a design superhero!
• If you're the master of these skills, you're the creative powerhouse we're looking for!

Responsibilities

• Show your graphic design skills with a portfolio that highlights your creativity.
• Pay attention to detail for accurate and quality design work.
• Collaborate effectively in a diverse team, contributing innovative ideas.
• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards.
• Organize, meet deadlines, and communicate well with clients.
• Display a diverse portfolio with versatile design styles.
• Understand digital design principles.
• Stay updated on design trends and emerging tech, incorporating as needed.
• Experience with After Effects for added visual impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of diverse design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Portfolio showcasing creative solutions in digital design.
• Worked on projects that highlight a strong attention to detail producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Have a proven understanding of digital design principles.

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About you

• You're the life of the design party, making friends with pixels and people alike! Your thought ducks in a row, and your action game is top-notch! You can wrangle tasks like a pro, juggling them with style and pizzazz and don't just handle big projects, you conquer them with multiple priorities like a design superhero!
• If you're the master of these skills, you're the creative powerhouse we're looking for!

Responsibilities

• Show your graphic design skills with a portfolio that highlights your creativity.
• Pay attention to detail for accurate and quality design work.
• Collaborate effectively in a diverse team, contributing innovative ideas.
• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards.
• Organize, meet deadlines, and communicate well with clients.
• Display a diverse portfolio with versatile design styles.
• Understand digital design principles.
• Stay updated on design trends and emerging tech, incorporating as needed.
• Experience with After Effects for added visual impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of diverse design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Portfolio showcasing creative solutions in digital design.
• Worked on projects that highlight a strong attention to detail producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Effective collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Have a proven understanding of digital design principles.

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About The Role

• Are you a passionate Digital Designer with a knack for delivering exceptional design solutions across digital projects? Look no further! We are searching for a highly creative individual who possesses supreme attention to detail and strong leadership skills to join our dynamic team.
• As an exceptionally talented graphic designer, you will bring your own unique flair to our agency and consistently develop outstanding solutions, regardless of the brief or sector. We don't just want you to take a brief; we want you to collaborate with our diverse team, generate exciting ideas, and create beautiful work and campaigns for the wide range of brands we work with.
• In addition to your creative prowess, we need someone who can keep their ducks in a row. With multiple accounts to work across, time management skills are crucial. You will be responsible for managing your own workload efficiently, meeting project deadlines, and ensuring smooth communication and coordination within the team.
• Ideally, we're seeking someone with 5+ years of experience working across a broad range of clients and multiple sectors. Your expertise in Adobe Creative Suite is a must-have, as it will be your primary tool for creating visually stunning designs. Additionally, any experience with After Effects will be a bonus, as it will allow you to bring motion and interactivity to your work.
• As a senior designer, you will play a vital role in guiding and mentoring junior members of the team. Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance will be crucial to your success. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, strategists, and account managers, to ensure a cohesive and impactful creative direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in graphic design, showcasing a portfolio that reflects your talent and creativity.
• Possess the skills to lead and inspire a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
• Exhibit a keen eye for detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of design deliverables.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, actively participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing innovative ideas.
• Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced agency environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver projects on time.
• Effectively communicate with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering design solutions that align with their brand and objectives.
• Have a diverse portfolio demonstrating experience across different sectors and clients, showcasing versatility in design styles and approaches.
• Possess expert-level knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, utilising them to create visually striking designs.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of digital design principles and user interface.
• Ideally, have experience with tools like After Effects to bring motion and interactivity to designs, enhancing their visual impact.

Key Requirements:

• Strong track record of successfully executing design projects.
• Possess the ability to think strategically and understand the larger business goals and objectives when creating design solutions.
• Show proficiency in brand development and brand strategy, understanding how design can effectively communicate and strengthen a brand's identity.
• Excel in generating and developing innovative and engaging design concepts that align with project objectives and target audiences.
• Display strong typographic skills, understanding how to effectively use typography to enhance visual communication and create impactful designs.
• Demonstrate expertise in designing for digital platforms, including responsive web design, mobile applications, and interactive experiences.
• Show the ability to provide art direction and lead photo shoots or collaborate with photographers and illustrators to bring concepts to life.
• Stay up to date with design trends, industry innovations, and emerging technologies

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About the role

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Motion/Animation Designer to join our team at Ogilvy South Africa. The ideal candidate has a great creative sense of social platforms and how to build all kinds of social media assets. The successful candidate should not only feel at home in terms of craftsmanship but also creatively in common programs such as Aftereffects, Premiere, Cinema 4D, and also in other programs such as Unreal or AI. They must be able to independently realize projects from (moving image) concepts to editing. Skills in UI/UX design are welcome but not a MUST. Ideally, they should have an understanding of creative communication in general.

Responsibilities:

• Create visually stunning and engaging motion graphics and animations for social media platforms
• Work collaboratively with the creative team to ensure that all work meets client requirements and is delivered on time
• Independently manage multiple projects from conception to final delivery
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in motion design and animation
• Ensure that all work adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Animation, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in motion design and animation
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop
• Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D and Unreal
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous work in motion design and animation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics
• Desired Skills and Experiences:
• Experience in UI/UX design
• Familiarity with social media
• Experience working in an agency environment

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• Ogilvy Social.Lab is looking for an Senior Account Manager, with a strong digital background, specialising in a social-first approach, to manage organic social deliverables, as well as developing and nurturing the relationship with our Verizon International client. 
• This role involves meticulous planning and follow-up. Crucial to this position is a comprehensive understanding and deep appreciation of social media dynamics, including an in-depth knowledge of the main features, advantages, and limitations across major social platforms.  The role requires close collaboration with our strategy, creative and production team to deliver best in class content. 

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive organic social media strategies tailored to their objectives, target audience, and budget. 
• Act as the client’s trusted advisor by providing strategic guidance with insight into social media, particularly B2B, best practice and performance, providing opinions about the brief and the work and being keen to contribute. 
• Manage the curation and development of content, with a specific B2B focus on LinkedIn.  
• Ensure that the creative team/traffic manager/production manager/client are aligned throughout a project, to meet deadlines and coordinate workflow 
• Lead client’s projects and remain responsible for their daily management, while building strong relationships and fostering good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency to bring great ideas and creative work to life. 
• Coordinate digital projects, specialising in organic social media, from briefing to delivery, including budget follow-up and planning. 
• Ensure content is performing and effective on an on-going basis, leaning into the research and data team. 
• Achieve and sustain client satisfaction by balancing client and agency needs.  
• Maintain responsibility for any difficulties and finding solutions during the project while keeping your line manager (Project Director/Business Unit Director) informed throughout. 
• Manage/coach junior Accounts where necessary.  
• Manage the agency’s billing system and be responsible for invoicing, and issuing PO’s, etc. with a clear understanding of the financial forecast/overview of your clients. 
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all agency systems: plan briefings, reviews, follow planning procedures, etc. 
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring work is produced efficiently, on time, and within budget. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• A minimum of 4 years specialising in social media account management, preferable extending to 8 years in a client service environment. Experience of B2B organic social media, and knowledge of LinkedIn, is also an advantage.  
• Strong understanding of various social media platforms, main features, their respective algorithms, and best practices for content creation and optimization. 
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Google Analytics). 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate ideas and strategies effectively. 
• Skillful project management . 

 About you 

• You are seeking a unique opportunity to work with some of the most talented individuals in the industry and contribute to the growth and success of our agency and it’s teams. You are a creative minded individual with a keen eye for orginisation and optimisation, and an enthusiastic team player. You are curious and keen to learn and grow.