Jobs at Ogilvy South Africa

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

• 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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About you

• You've got an eagle eye for detail that could spot a needle in a haystack! Nothing gets past your keen senses – you're the detail superstar we need. And when it comes to communication, you're the rockstar of confidence. Whether it's speaking or writing, you do it with a flair that leaves everyone in awe! Strategy? Operation? You handle it all like a pro. You're not just about the big ideas – you make them happen, and boy, do you deliver! Results-driven campaigns? That's your playground! Fast-paced? That's where you thrive! You've got a track record of conquering whirlwinds with a smile, turning chaos into pure awesomeness. So, are you ready to light up the stage, dazzle our clients, and turbocharge Social Lab's business results? Show us what you've got!

Responsibilities

• Develop exciting marketing experiences that tell compelling stories, connecting with customers and raising awareness.
• Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation
• Lead the craft and art direction of an idea across multiple channels
• Provide a clear, focused creative vision to both internal and external partners, refining and improving continuously.
• Manage external partners to create effective solutions across platforms, tailoring content for each channel.
• Inspire and uplift our internal teams and external partners (e.g., META, TikTok) to ensure campaigns shine with creativity and innovation.
• Direct the creation of diverse creative assets, from key art to trailers, encompassing brand-building and direct response ads through our tech tools.
• Collaborate with the Creative Operations Director to establish and maintain our Tech Stack, ensuring its adoption and consistency across our client portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8-10 years’ experience / senior AD level being recent experience
• Experience managing a creative team.
• Award winning digital work within your portfolio &/or Experience/Key role in Digital transformation within an agency/team.
• Experience working with junior-mid team members and growing them simultaneously.